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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: "Prof Justice Christopher" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <prof.justice_christopher@xd.ae>
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 01:41:24 +0700
Subject: Confidential..

Attention:

The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance in affiliation with The World Bank And the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Has Adopted This Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Perditions Received From Beneficiaries concerning the Delay In Receiving Their Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.

It Might Interest You To Note That The Swift Credit Card System Of Payment Was Adopted To Reduce The Administrative Protocols As Regards (Cost Of Transfer, Vat, Taxes And Levies). It Was Adopted To Help Beneficiary Who Are Financially Down, Who Are Not Capable To Meet Up With The Obligation Of providing Banking charges As A Result Of Administrative Fee And Handling Charges.

The Swift Credit Card System Will Only Cost The Beneficiary Cost Of Swift Card Activation. In addition, Courier charges can be provided on delivery. And due to the Hard cover of an insurance policy, Cost Of Swift Card Activation cannot be deducted before remittance.

However, as the rightful beneficiary You're Entitled to the sum of 5 Million GBP, with the Maximum withdrawal of 3,000 Pounds daily from the sub-Total Amount.


CONFIDENTIAL: The information contained in this communication is intended only for the individual (s) or entity (ies) to whom it is addressed . The information contained in this communication may also be protected by legal privilege , federal law or other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication , you are hereby notified that any distribution, dissemination or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please immediately delete and destroy all copies of this message and please immediately notify us of the error by separate communication . Thank you.


Treat As Urgent

Thanks for Your Co-Operation.

Best Regards,
Prof Justice christopher
Public Affairs Director

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