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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: FEDERAbUREAUiNVESTIGATIONFBIWASH ROBERT MUELLERfbi <federabureauinvestigationfbiwash@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:17:57 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.



 
Anti-Terrorist and Monitory Crimes Division.
ROBERT MUELLERIII
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI. WASHINGTON DC.

FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET
 
ROBERT MUELLER III
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET
 
GOOD DAY NATHAN MONTGOMERY
 
OPEN ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT
 
 
I HARD THAT YOU ARE OWNING CENTRAL BANK NIGERIA US$1000 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, THROUGH THE DOCUMENTATION SENT TO YOU, I AM ADVICE YOU TO TO GO AND SETTLE WITH HIM BECAUSE I DON'T TO ARREST YOU, I WANT YOU TO COMPLY WITH NIGERIA WHICH I DON'T WANT TO DISGRACE OR EMBRASSRANCE YOU.Note: I don't to publish your Name and picture or Resident Home Address and contact email and phone Number through magazine papers and Radio News and Television News Cnn News Bcc News ALL BROCASTING NEWS STATION BEWON.
 
LETTER FROM FBI, ACTUALLY YOUR CASE MATTER REPORTED TO FBI OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, I WANT YOU TO REPORT YOURSELF IMMEDIATELY IN PERSON TO MY OFFICE OF THE FBI.
 
I WAITING TO SEE YOU IN PERSON INTO MY OFFICE FBI OR ADVICE YOU TO CONTACT NIGERIA CENTRAL BANK NIGERIA THE GOVERNOR OF THE CBN MR MALLAM SANUSI LAMIDO Email contact ( mallam987@yahoo.com.co ) (anthonyjerryeze@gmail.com ) concerning your fund THIRTY MILLION UNITED STATE OF AMERICA DOLLARS (US$30M).
 
The Central Bank Nigeria, I want you to go and settle with the Governor of the CBN in Nigeria because he drop ypour case with me into my office of FBI IN UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
 
I want to see you immediately to my office of the FBI SEE YOU (FACE TO FACE) in the office fbi or contact MR MALLAM SANUSI LAMIDO.
 
The reason is that you not pay for the document sent to you.
With all Due Respect Sir/Ma don't make angry with you because i don't want to arrest you but if you want me to  look for every where in the world country YES i will search you out better contact CENTRAL BANK NIGERIA PLC.
 
We the Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC HAS RECEIVED YOUR MAIL AND IT WAS WELL UNDERSTOOD.. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO PROCEED AND SEND AN E-MAIL TO THE CENTRAL BANK FOR THE CLAIM OF YOUR FUNDS ASAP AS THEY ARE VERIFIED AND LEGIT..
 
HERE IS THEIR CONTACT E-MAILS BELOW. 
MR.SAM EMAKPO BANKS (FINANCIAL SECRETERY OF THE GREAT CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA)
 
 

 
CONTACT THIS LEGITIMATE E-MAIL ADDRESS RIGHT AWAY AND KINDLY FOLLOW THEIR RULES AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE PROBLEMS IN RECEIVING YOUR FUNDS.
 
Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance, and always endeavor to send us an e-mail at all times if you discover any fraudulent activities in this transactions,we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter
 


FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, today announced the appointments of David W. Szady as Assistant Director for Counterintelligence and Grant D. Ashley as Assistant Director for Criminal Investigations.
 
In selecting AD Szady to direct the FBI foreign counterintelligence program, Director Mueller cited the Bureau veteran's "wide respect as a long-standing member of the intelligence community and his noteworthy track record of leadership and accomplished experience in counterespionage, counterintelligence, and management. His national leadership experience with 'CI-21' brings to our program the vision and perspective necessary as we implement new strategies and approaches."
 
Prior to accepting this position, AD Szady served as the first national Counterintelligence Executive, tasked with evolving the nation's counterintelligence efforts into the seamless strategy-driven concept embodied in the new "CI-21" approach. He is a 29-year FBI veteran with 25 years of counterespionage and counterintelligence investigative experience. He previously served as the Chief of the CIA's Counterintelligence Center, Counterespionage Group, and has been assigned to counterintelligence matters at FBIHQ and in the FBI's San Francisco and Washington Field Offices. He is a past recipient of the CIA Directorate of Operations Donovan Award and the Agency Seal Medallion.
 
AD Szady was born in Massachusetts, and holds Bachelor of Arts in Biology, from St. Michaels College, a Master of Education degree in administration from Fitchburg State College, and a Master of Science and Technology degree in chemistry from the University of New Hampshire.
 
In appointing AD Ashley, Director Mueller noted the experienced Special Agent's "long, positive record of demanding quality investigations, encouraging ambitious targeting of major criminal organizations, and willingness to take calculated risks in advancing the FBI's mission."
 
As head of the FBI's criminal investigative programs, AD Ashley will draw on his more than twenty years' experience as an investigator and supervisor in general criminal matters. AD Ashley sees in his new position an opportunity to "continue working closely with the public, civic leaders, the business community, and my counterparts in law enforcement to anticipate future problems and devise strategies to meet the FBI's obligations to the public."
 
AD Ashley entered on duty with the FBI's Los Angeles Division in 1976 as a professional support employee. Following a brief break in service, he was appointed a Special Agent in 1980, returning to Los Angeles to investigate white-collar and violent crimes and serve on the Division's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. He was subsequently assigned supervisory duties over organized crime and drug squads at FBI Headquarters and the Chicago Division. In 1995, he was appointed Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego Division and in 1997, was appointed Associate Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco Division. Since February 1999, he has been Special Agent in Charge of the Las Vegas Division.
 
AD Ashley is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from California State University at Northridge and a Master of Public Administration degree from George Washington University.
 
The FBI has 18 Assistant Directors - 15 who head divisions at FBI Headquarters and three who head field offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.. The Assistant Director position is the third-highest currently-staffed position in the FBI, after the Director and the four Executive Assistant Directors.
 
 
I HARD THAT YOU ARE OWNING CENTRAL BANK NIGERIA US$1000 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, THROUGH THE DOCUMENTATION SENT TO YOU, I AM ADVICE YOU TO TO GO AND SETTLE WITH HIM BECAUSE I DON'T TO ARREST YOU, I WANT YOU TO COMPLY WITH NIGERIA WHICH I DON'T WANT TO DISGRACE OR EMBRASSRANCE YOU.Note: I don't to publish your Name and picture or Resident Home Address and contact email and phone Number through magazine papers and Radio News and Television News Cnn News Bcc News ALL BROCASTING NEWS STATION BEWON.
 
LETTER FROM FBI, ACTUALLY YOUR CASE MATTER REPORTED TO FBI OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, I WANT YOU TO REPORT YOURSELF IMMEDIATELY IN PERSON TO MY OFFICE OF THE FBI.
 
I WAITING TO SEE YOU IN PERSON INTO MY OFFICE FBI OR ADVICE YOU TO CONTACT NIGERIA CENTRAL BANK NIGERIA THE GOVERNOR OF THE CBN MR MALLAM SANUSI LAMIDO Email contact ( mallam987@yahoo.com.co ) (anthonyjerryeze@gmail.com ) concerning your fund THIRTY MILLION UNITED STATE OF AMERICA DOLLARS (US$30M).
 
The Central Bank Nigeria, I want you to go and settle with the Governor of the CBN in Nigeria because he drop ypour case with me into my office of FBI IN UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
 
I want to see you immediately to my office of the FBI SEE YOU (FACE TO FACE) in the office fbi or contact MR MALLAM SANUSI LAMIDO.
 
The reason is that you not pay for the document sent to you.
With all Due Respect Sir/Ma don't make angry with you because i don't want to arrest you but if you want me to  look for every where in the world country YES i will search you out better contact CENTRAL BANK NIGERIA PLC.
 
OPEN ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT.. 
 
Best Regards,



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ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

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