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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: MRS FARIDA WAZIRI <emeka----1@att.net>
Reply-To: drjohnokem2000@secretarias.com
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:50:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject:



2008/2011 scam victims reimbursement

ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION,

15A Awolowo Road

Ikoyi,

Lagos NIGERIA.

Website:www.efccnigeria.org

FRAUD VICTIMS/$950,000

OUR REF: 10667FVa

YOUR REF: 890

ATTN: BENEFICIARIES,

I write to bring to your notice as a delegate from the Nigerian Government

Reimbursement committee under the strict supervision of the United Nations to

pay Five Thousand Nigerian 419 scam victims the sum of $950,000 USD (Nine

Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars Only) each.

You are however listed as one of the beneficiaries for these payments. You are

expected to get back to us for your immediate reimbursement.

As a result of this laudable recommendations, you are hereby informed that

during the last U.N. meeting held in Abuja,Nigeria, it was alarmed so much by

the rest of the world on the lose of

funds by various foreigners to the scam artists operating in syndicates all

over the world today.

In other to redeem the good image of our country, the President has ordered the

immediate payment of $950,000 USD each to the affected victims in accordance

with the U.N.recommendations. Due to the corrupt and inefficient Banking Systems

in Nigeria, these payments are to be made by BARCLAYS BANK PLC, UK as the

corresponding paying bank under the funding assistance of the Central Bank of

Nigeria.

Presently, Two Thousand Five Hundred Beneficiaries

have been paid; more than 50% of the Victims are from the United States,while

about 40% are from other parts of the world.

Your particulars were among those mentioned by some of the Syndicates that were

apprehended in Lagos, Nigeria as one of the victims of the

operations, you are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message

to anybody for any reason whatsoever as the U.S. secret service in conjunction

with The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

has swage into action to track this criminals down. Once again, you are

expected to keep it secret until these criminals are all apprehended.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) (Motto: No Body is Above

the Law) have combined effort with the United Nation Anti-crime Commission to

alleviate the plight of these victims as well as redeeming the image of our dear

country.

Many Banks, Universal firms, Companies and individuals have been in Bankruptcy

today, due to the activity of these hoodlums. However, a

thorough investigation have revealed that these people have dropped over

500,000 victims across the world, after collecting their money

falsely, many as a result of this have committed suicide, while others are now

living in abject poverty.

As regards these on going developmental strive; we have over 200 suspects at

hand, 135 in kirikri prisons. While many are awaiting trial, we are still in

search of others, who think they are wise, and hope that you will assist by

giving any vital information that could lead to the apprehension of these

hoodlums.

Contact Dr John Okem my secretary immediately you receive this message

via his email or call him on his number:+2348083849052 for quick and urgent

response:

Email:drjohnokem2000@secretarias.com

And reconfirm to him your personal information\'s below.

NAME IN FULL......................

YOUR CELL NUMBER..................

CONTACT ADDRESS ..................NOT P.O BOX

OCCUPATION........................

Dr John okem is well informed about your compensation; contact him immediately

without any delay. He is waiting to hear from you. Most

importantly, do note that your early response to this development will be

appreciated.

We shall be waiting to hearing from you been certain that your response will be

that you are satisfied and willing to claim your $950,000 USD (Nine Hundred and

Fifty Thousand Dollars Only)Reimbursement funds.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs. Farida Waziri

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