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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: "Barr.Jibril Moha" <jibril_moha11@yahoo.fr>
Reply-To: "Barr.Jibril Moha" <from_office@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:59:37 +0100 (BST)
Subject: FROM INTERNATIONAL POLICE UNIT


FROM INTERNATIONAL POLICE UNIT, REGARDING RECOVERY OF YOUR LOST MONEY.
 
Call Us @ our zonal office for more clarification (+229) 98094985  E-mail {interpol.antifraud@live.com}
 
Kind Attention

My name is Mr. Jibril Moha We are fraud investigating international police attached with United Nations international police unit Cotonou. We cover West African country with our security operatives. We discovered that you are among the list of foreigners that fell victims of fraudulent activities of some scam men in West African region. From our investigation, we discovered that you have lost some money on attempt to fulfill your endless financial obligation with these criminals .I discovered that MANY who claim to be YOUR PARTNER AND FRIEND IN BUSINESS INCLUDING YOUR PRESENT BUSINESS PARTNER used your money to buy properties here. Though they are now on the run,but they would be writing you from hiding due to mobile internet services.We also found out  that you sent money to THEM WITH  HOPE OF RECOVERING YOUR INHERITANCE FUNDS.Please we want to know how much you sent to THEM to enable us include it in the money we are proposing to return to you
immediately.They are the people that told you series of sweet lies ,and you believe them not knowing they are scam artist. We need your absolute cooperation to enable us recover your fund and send it back to you to enable you reposition your damaged financial life.
 
Sir/Madam, we have seized the properties of these men that were on the run, and have submitted their properties to government for auction sales to enable us recover your fund through it, but this will be possible if we hear from you ,to enable us advise you on how to apply for recovery of your fund and if possible give us more details that will help us to arrest them. PLEASE DO NOT DISCLOSE THIS EMAIL TO THEM TO ENABLE US ARREST THEM. DO NOT INFORM THEM, JUST MAINTAIN REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE WITH US AND ALWAYS UPDATE ME ANYTIME THEY WRITE YOU.CONTACT US ONLY THROUGH THIS OFFICIAL SECURITY E-MAIL ADDRESS  FOR SECURITY REASONS {interpol.antifraud@live.com}
 
Your reply to us is very important.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Jibril Moha.
Chief inspector of crime and fraud Interpol.
E-mail.....{interpol.antifraud@live.com}
 
Interpol is the world's largest international police organization, with 186 member countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.
Interpol aims to facilitate international police co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular countries. Action is taken within the limits of existing laws in different countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Interpol's constitution prohibits 'any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character.' Interpol's Leadership The President of Interpol and the Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership and direction to the Organization.

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