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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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Fraud email example:

From: "LUCAS MOHAMMED" <mrkofinwaeke@rocketmail.com>
Reply-To: lucasmohammed128@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:11:17 +0300 (EEST)
Subject: Fraud Victim Compensation Notice.


Attn: Sir,



Amnesty international in conjunction with Transparency International has
reached a consensus with the Federal Government of Nigeria for the
immediate compensation of victims of Nigeria widely known scam (419). A
memorandum of understanding in that regard was signed yesterday between
the parties in an effort to redeem Nigeria's battered image abroad. Your
names among others were mentioned by one of the syndicate who was arrested
at the Airport by the American secret security service on his way back
from the UK .



On this faithful recommendation, Mr. Greg Mac Alison a delegate from
Amnesty International is currently in Nigeria to monitor the compensation
process.



A total sum of $1,964,000.00 (One Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty Four
Thousand Dollars Only) will be released to your designated bank account as
soon as you are cleared for payment. Two credible banks in Nigeria and UK
have been assigned to make necessary payments. Statistics has really shown
that America is the most victim of Nigeria fraud, followed by Europe and
Asia respectively. This compensation notice is an effort from the Nigerian
government to restore the past glory of their great nation. From our
records so far, we are in good talking relationship with more than (70)
seventy victims of which (51) fifty one have been compensated.



You are to confirm your willingness to receive this compensation via a
return mail and also


forward the following:-

Full Name and Address,

Direct Telephone Number,

Age, Sex and Marital Status.



With this information, we will be able to process and release the
compensation to you without any rigorous process. Respond to me
immediately you receive this mail for further briefing.



Have a great day.



Mr.Lucas Mohammed
Senior Instructor
Transparency International, UK

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