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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: INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT <customerdesk@blumail.org>
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 03:03:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Attention: Beneficiary







                                        

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 Benin Republic,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
as 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 Benin
Republic,after report 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 to this
country.
 
 We need your absolute
co-operation right now  because,your  Consignment box is right now in custody of
Interpol Police Force Unity Benin Republic. Due to 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 
delivery company man stated that  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) we decided to call the consignment back into our custody,just
to find out 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.
 

 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 $96USD 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 $96.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. Okechukwu M.
John 
Country.:Benin Republic

City.:Cotonou

Test Question.:living 

Answer.:thing


Amount......$96



Mtcn...................


Sender Name.........



Thanks
Chief Hon,Jeff John
Abada

Inspector
General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unit.


 




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