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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: WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER <deskofficiall@sify.com>
Reply-To: w.unionmoneytransferbj@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:28:53 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: For The Last Time What is going on , who is Jonathan T. Jefferson?




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To The Attention Of Beneficiary.
 
 For The Last Time What is going on , who is Jonathan T. Jefferson? 

I was trying to
get you on phone regarding your $75.000 USD, but it seems as you don't
want to speak with me.  However, this Jonathan visited my office on
Monday, Nov 07,2011 with a Beninios lawyer and application of claim
over your  $75.000 USD, with this financial institution.
 
Please,
do confirm to me, as matter of urgency if this man is really from you
so that this office will not be held responsible for paying wrong
person.
 
Based on board of directors meeting today, they have
concluded to approve the payment on his favor since you failed to
fulfill the obligation given to you by the western union to process your
payment. Therefore, if you are really serious and willing to receive
the first $7000.00 through western union, kindly get back to me and I
will work with you to complete the western union payment processing fees
so that you will start receiving USD$7000.00 everyday.
 
Since
Western Union Payment processing fee is $58 in my concerted efforts to
actualize your fund payment with the convenient time schedule I will
raise $20, so I am expecting $38 from you today.
 
As an insider
in this Financial Institution, I must assure you that once you have
provided to the Bank with their demands, they would now be under legal
obligation to transfer the funds to you within 6hours we confirm this
$38. YES you must receive the first $7,000 within 3hours after you send
this $38.  Kindly make the payment to:
 
1. RECEIVER NAME=======  JOHN IFEANYI
2. COUNTRY=====COTONOU_BENIN REPUBLIC.
3. QUESTION=======IN GOD
4. ANSWER======WE TRUST
5. AMOUNT======US$38.00
 
I
will like you to co-operate with me to retrieve this legacy payment
left behind than allowing the government of this country to forfeit it. I
believed it is a life time opportunity which every reasonable
human-being will never allow to slip by. We do business each day with an
absolute commitment to ethics, honesty and credibility.
 
Am waiting for your urgent response.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Dr. Williams Morgan

For Western union payment Service.


 
 
 


Available at Brookshire's locations, Western Union is a convenient way to send money fast. It's easy, reliable and you have a choice of great options.
 
Use the right money transfer service for you to get money there fast, nationwide and worldwide. Western Union® As we focus on making a difference in people's lives, people focus on Western Union< /strong> and acknowledge the possibilities we offer to those we serve.

Save time, send money, earn rewards! Western Union is a service people trust.

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To The Attention Of Beneficiary.

 

 For The Last Time What is going on , who is Jonathan T. Jefferson? 


I was trying to
get you on phone regarding your $75.000 USD, but it seems as you don't
want to speak with me.  However, this Jonathan visited my office on
Tuesday, July 19,2011 with a Beninios lawyer and application of claim
over your  $75.000 USD, with this financial institution.
 
Please,
do confirm to me, as matter of urgency if this man is really from you
so that this office will not be held responsible for paying wrong
person.
 
Based on board of directors meeting today, they have
concluded to approve the payment on his favor since you failed to
fulfill the obligation given to you by the western union to process your
payment. Therefore, if you are really serious and willing to receive
the first $7000.00 through western union, kindly get back to me and I
will work with you to complete the western union payment processing fees
so that you will start receiving USD$7000.00 everyday.
 
Since
Western Union Payment processing fee is $58 in my concerted efforts to
actualize your fund payment with the convenient time schedule I will
raise $20, so I am expecting $38 from you today.
 
As an insider
in this Financial Institution, I must assure you that once you have
provided to the Bank with their demands, they would now be under legal
obligation to transfer the funds to you within 6hours we confirm this
$38. YES you must receive the first $7,000 within 3hours after you send
this $38.  Kindly make the payment to:
 
1. RECEIVER NAME=======  JOHN IFEANYI
2. COUNTRY=====COTONOU_BENIN REPUBLIC.
3. QUESTION=======IN GOD
4. ANSWER======WE TRUST
5. AMOUNT======US$38.00
 
I
will like you to co-operate with me to retrieve this legacy payment
left behind than allowing the government of this country to forfeit it. I
believed it is a life time opportunity which every reasonable
human-being will never allow to slip by. We do business each day with an
absolute commitment to ethics, honesty and credibility.
 
Am waiting for your urgent response.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Dr. Williams Morgan



For Western union payment Service.



 
 
 


Available
at Brookshire's locations, Western Union is a convenient way to send
money fast. It's easy, reliable and you have a choice of great options.
 
Use
the right money transfer service for you to get money there fast,
nationwide and worldwide. Western Union® As we focus on making a
difference in people's lives, people focus on Western Union<
/strong> and acknowledge the possibilities we offer to those we
serve.


Save time, send money, earn rewards! Western Union is a service people trust.

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