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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: "Mr. Garry Walker" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gfbi_cyber1@e-mail.ua>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:06:57 -0400
Subject: CYBER WIRETAP AND FUNDS RECOVERY DEPARTMENT,

CYBER WIRETAP AND FUNDS RECOVERY DEPARTMENT,
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.
J.EDGAR HOOVER BUILDING
935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
NW WASHINGTON, D.C
20535-0001, USA.
 
 
Kind Attention: Madam
 
We believe this notification meets you in a very good state of mind and health. The FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) Washington, D.C United States of America in conjunction with (EFCC-NIG) and some other relevant Investigative Agencies in Africa and have recently been informed through our Global Intelligence Monitoring Network that you have a pending FUND transaction regarding as winning award, compensation payment which was fully endorsed to be paid in your favor.
 
It might interest you to know that we have taken out time to screen through this whole transaction in the past and find out that you have spent a lot of money through the fraudulent officials and imposters as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have finally confirmed that the only and recent approved payment from the World Bank United Nations and the new president of Nigeria in order to reconcile the good image of his country before the international communities by the approved compensation payment for scam victims which is (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS) each.
 
Through our genuine investigation ,we are aware of Mrs Sussana Morehead is the authorized person ,who has been empowered and assigned to HANDLE your payment in Nigeria. Several investigations made by us have shown authentic confirmation to her office appointment ,therefore you are urged to pay a serious attention to her and desist from all those back yard dealings for your own good. Her contact is below
 
Ms. Sussana Morehead
Email address: smore11sussana@aol.com
 
Most importantly, we advise that you discontinue further dealings with any person or organization posing as staff or affiliate of any bank or agency concerning the transfer of your funds. In your own interest, you are advised to immediately contact Ms. Sussana Morehead for more directives and guild lines.
 
Best Regards,
Mr. Garry Walker
Director of FBI Investigations Unit.

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