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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "FROM INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT." <wunion.w801@gmail.com>
Reply-To: iinternationalinterpolpolicefo@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:37:50 -0700
Subject: FROM INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.

FROM INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.

Attention: Beneficiary,

You are welcome to desk of Barrister,Jeff R.Daniel Carl,International
Interpol Police Force Investigation Unit London ,Working together
towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity,
justice and the rule of law’ Mission statement of the International
Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African Countries. You has
reported today from World deliverying courier department.

This is official notice to you that your consignment which was sent
for you over a couple of months now was returned back to
London,after reported received from ( New York City police department)
I know that you have been waiting for the arrival of your Consignment
since some months now, it is unfortunate that it was returned back.


We need your absolute co-operation right now because,your
Consignment box is right now in custody of Interpol Police Force Unity
London. due Corruption undermines political, social and economic
stability. It threatens security and damages trust and public
confidence in systems which affect people’s daily lives. Although
corruption frequently occurs at local or national level, its
consequences are global; its hidden costs immense.

And information we get from the TNT delivery company man stated that
he your consignment was on held by New York City police department as
he missing your location as the result of your death and even
explained that he entered into an agreement with your families, to
help them receiving your consignment,

As the world’s largest International Police organization,is taking
its place at the forefront of the fight against corruption,after we
received the reported from (New York City police department) decided
to call the consignment back into our custody,just to find the truth.

The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to
develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement’s
efficiency in the fight against corruption,It is a multi-disciplinary
group with members from all regions of the world, coordinating and
harmonizing different national and regional approaches.

The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world’s first
educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption, It will allow
law enforcement professionals and other to learn from the world’s
foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and
investigation;In view of this development, you are requested to
confirm to us if you are alive and also furnish us with your full
names, postage address and telephone numbers to enable us deliver this
consignment to your door step by International Interpol Police Force
Unity Immunity,We have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it
facilitates cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and assists
all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to
prevent or combat International Crime.

http://www.interpol.int/default.asp
Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation
even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular
Countries,Action is taken within 72hours the limits of existing laws
in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights.Interpol s constitution prohibits any intervention or
activities of a political, military, religious or racial character.
Interpol as Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force and the
Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership
and direction to the Organization.

Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Stars Initiative,
working towards the recovery and return of stolen assets,This project
allows Interpol to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in
co-ordinated efforts to trace, seize, confiscate andreturn public
funds to victim countries, Meanwhile,the demurrage your consignment
has accumulated so far since it back into our custody is total amount
of $350USD and I am advising you to be fast in all your action to
avoid more demurrages.

Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information with the
fee of $350.dollar ,we will proceed in delivering your consignment
which will be accompanied by our delegate,For security reasons
endeavour to indicate this ( CODE ) ( inter000222) this code shows
that you are the rightful owner of the consignment box.
http://www.interpol.int/default.asp

Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.

Receiver Name.: Mr. James Smith
CountryAddress: 31 Leicester Square. City, London. Country, United Kingdom.

Test Question: What Colour
Answer: Green
Amount......$350
Mtcn...................
Sender Full Name.........
Senders Full Address



Thanks
Chief Hon,Jeff John Abada
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unit.

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