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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: "Joe Brube" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <www.fbi.gov02sullivan@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 23:08:29 -0700
Subject: INTERNATIONAL DEBT RECONCILIATION AGENCIES.

INTERNATIONAL DEBT RECONCILIATION AGENCIES.
Denton County Courts Building,
2nd Floor
1450 E. McKinney t.
Denton, Texas  76209-4524
 
RE: OUTSTANDING PAYMENT VERIFICATION
 
Attention: Beneficiary
 
We are writing in respect of our findings. This office (COMMISSION) was set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria, The Presidents, Finance Ministers, The Senators, House of Representatives, DR. ASHA-ROSE MIGIRO deputy secretary-general UN,Cyber Division (Director: Gordon M Snow) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  and Darren S. Pope  Finance Director and Director, Cheltenham & Gloucester Plc120 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 6RD, to fight Corruption in high places and also to assist our foreign beneficiary's who has fallen victim to our corrupt men and women in High place to recover their loosed fund. This message is in respect of your approved fund by the Central Bank of Nigeria as Directed for payment.
 
Note that this office is working in collaboration with the America Secret Service to put a stop on the corruption coming from Nigeria. You are advised to get back to this office immediately with the situation of your payment for this office has order Central Bank of Nigeria to submit all payment files from 2000 to the present year in review. You are therefore advised to stop every further communication with any Department, Government Agencies or Finance Institutions. This is an order prior to the final verification of your claim.
 
Be warned that your continue dealing with these impostors and by paying money to them, will be at your own volition and shall be held responsible for your actions.
 
Contact Person: Mr. Darren S. Pope    
Finance Director and Director,
Cheltenham & Gloucester Bank PLC
120 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 6RD
Telephone: +44 7024010314
E-mail: www.fbi.gov02sullivan@gmail.com
 
We wait to hear from you.
 
Best Regards,
 
Mr. Joe Brube
Payment Coordinator

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