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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: Timaya Collins <barr_mcnnabuike@live.fr>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:24:07 +0100 (BST)
Subject: CENTRAL BANK /UNITED NATIONS 2012 SCAM VICTIMS COMPENSATIONS PAYMENTS.FRAUD VICTIMS REF/PAYMENTS CODE: FCB/06654


Attention,
 
 
I write to bring to your notice as a delegate from the Benin Republic, Government Reimbursement Committee under the strict supervision of the United Nations to pay 35 Benin 419 scam victims the sum of $2million USD (Two million Dollars) each. You are however listed as one of the beneficiaries for these payments. You are expected to get back to us for your immediate reimbursement.
 
As a result of these laudable recommendations, you are hereby informed that during the last U.N. meeting held in Port-novo, Benin Republic, it was alarmed so much by the rest of the world on the loss of funds by various foreigners to the scam artists operating in syndicates all over the world today.
 
In other to redeem the good image of our country, the President has ordered the immediate payment of $2 million USD each to the affected victims in accordance with the U.N. recommendations. Due to the corrupt and inefficient Banking Systems in Benin Republic, these payments are to be made Atlantic Bank, Benin Republic and Eco Bank PLC, UK as the corresponding paying bank under the funding assistance of the Central Bank of Benin Republic.
 
Presently, 84 Beneficiaries have been paid; more than 50% of the victims are from the United States, while about 40% are from other parts of the World. Your particulars were among those mentioned by some of the Syndicates that were apprehended in Cotonou, Benin as one of the victims of the operations, you are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to anybody for any reason whatsoever as the U.S.secret service in conjunction with The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (INTERPOL) has swange into action to track this criminals down. Once again, you are expected to keep it secret until these criminals are all apprehended.
 
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (INTERPOL) (Motto: No Body is above the Law) have combined effort with the United Nation Anti-crime Commission to alleviate the plight of these victims as well as redeeming the image of our dear country.
 
Many Banks, Universal firms, Companies and individuals have been in bankruptcy today due to the activities of these hoodlums.However,a thorough investigation have revealed that these people have dropped over 500,000 victims across the world, after collecting their money falsely, many as a result of this have  committed suicide, while others are now living in abject poverty.
 
As regards these ongoing developmental strive, we have over 200 suspects at hand, 135 in kirikri prisons. While many are awaiting trial, we are still in search of others, who think they are wise, and hope that you will assist by giving any vital information that could lead to the apprehension of these hoodlums.
 
You can receive your reimbursement via any of these options you choose; (ATM PAYMENTS UNIT OR WIRE TRANSFER).We shall be waiting to hearing from you been certain that your response will be that you are satisfied and willing to claim your $2million USD (Two million Dollars) reimbursement funds.
 
Your call which is highly important and copy of your response is expected to be sent to us via this email (unit613@yahoo.dk) with the following information,
 
 
Full Name:
Full home address:
Telephone:
Bank Name:
Occupation:
Age:
Sex:
 
Yours faithfully,
Téléphone : +229 989 900 77
Processing/Transfer Officer
FRAUD VICTIMS
Mr. Timaya Collins

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