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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: "Ms. Elizabeth Fowler (Elizabeth)" <info@fbi.org>
Reply-To: <elizabeth.fowler81@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:49:34 +0530
Subject: STOP CONTACTING IMPOSTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello,

I'm Ms. Elizabth p Fowler of Tampa, FL 33629., I'm a US citizen, I'm 51yrs Old.I'm one of those that took part in the Compensation in Nigeria, London, And Malasia two year's ago i was even contacted by email and individual claiming to be my country (FBI) and they told me that they will help me too and they too sucks me dry by me sending them money to help retrieved my money and me having a new and better life and they all refused to pay me, I had paid over $91,320 while in the US my husband and family had to leave me because i refused to listen to them when they are telling me to stop, trying to get my payment all to no avail.

So I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents, And I was directed to meet Barrister Ericson Adeniyi Esq, who is the member of COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY and a Human Rights Activist (Lawyer), and I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake and listed the below information that they are all working together as one team and partners below. It all started with one who contacted me to help him and since then my life was hell till now below are some name's:

1. ) Barrister Frank Okoh / Mr.Richard Smith
2.) FBI : Director John S. Pistole, Director Robert Swan Meuller III
3. ) Name: John Simmons
4. ) Eric William

All the above name and many more was listed to me and showned to me by Barrister Ericson Adeniyi, Beacause i was scammed by many. But i was disappointed when i went to my country FBI face to face to seek that i have been paying money to them. And they was very annoyed with me because they say that i am going above the law by dealing with people that are claiming to be them, I was heart broken and ashamed of my own self all of that i lost my hard earned money and my entire family at that. Thats when i took the mind and spirit to go down to nigeria when it all began?

Below are some of there emails i deal with and they suck me dry:

okohfrank_chamber00128@yahoo.com.hk
fbi@fbi.us
fbi.quarterswd@live.com
fbi_quarterswd@live.com
efcc@nig.org
ups.courier01@sweden.ir
richsmith00@hotmail.com
bhc_compensation2010@hotmail.com
edward.peterson@natwest-bank.org
lscottishbankplc@yahoo.co.uk
e_williams_cbn@yahoo.com

They are still real transaction in the world globe today but the scammers are just much than the real transaction so we are all confused so is better you gets the compensation money instead of pursuing empty and chartherd dreams.

When i wait to the U.s.a embassy i was directed to Barrister Ericson Adeniyi Esq immediately, He took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment and he showned me care and help me when i first approached him i was very annoyed with all black's at that time. Right now I'm the most happiest woman on earth because I have received my compensation funds amounting to $1,700,000.00 Moreover, Barrister Duke Mark, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your email and name as one of the scam victims, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Barrister Ericson Adeniyi
You have to contact him directly on this information below.

COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY
Name: Barrister Ericson Adeniyi Esq
Email: barr_EricsonAdeniyi@live.com
Office Address: 13, Zion Street, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria.
Mobile line:+ 234-808-228-1535

You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing.

The only money I paid after I met Barrister Ericson Adeniyi was just $450.00 for IRS permit, which you know, So you have to take note of that. Don't worry at all as you do not need to go down to his country nigeria all he need's from you is for you to identify yourself briefly and he will take it from there. I am travelling to mexico to find my family now and start a new and betterlife but i had to do some good before i take my leave as i will not be coming to the computer for long again till i see my family and start a new and betterlife. Once again my friend do not waste your time and money on those empty promises instead go ahead and contact Barrister Ericson Adeniyi Esq.

Thank You and Be Blessed.
Ms. Elizabeth Fowler (Elizabeth)
Trustee/Treasurer, Triad Foundation Inc.
1902 South Wykagyl Street
Tampa, FL USA. 33629
Education: BS, Business Administration

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