419 scam: "FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ACTION GROUP"<finactionmisconductgroup@gmail.com> FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ACTION GROUP

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ACTION GROUP" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:43:30 +0800
Subject: FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ACTION GROUP

FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ACTION GROUP

(MOTTO: RESTORATION OF EQUITY AND JUSTICE)

10 WHITEHALL, LONDON, SW1A 2DD

Sir,

RE: YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT

The Financial Misconduct Action Group (FIMAG) is made up of Activist Lawyers working in conjunction with the anti-fraud police and banks. FIMAG pursues, processes and actualizes the payment of Contractors being owed mainly in Africa, Beneficiary of inheritance fund after the death of the next of kin, People being owed for purported lotteries they won etc.

As you have not been paid albeit the activities of the corrupt officials, we have decided to look into your case. We are aware that all manner of unscrupulous and corrupt officials have contacted you and are still contacting you. Stop any form of correspondence with any other office/official with immediate effect. For prompt action on your case, reply immediately and reconfirm the following:

1. How much are you being owed?

2. State the origin, e.g. executed contract, inheritance, lottery won e.t.c.

3. Have you received any Card, bogus Draft or Cheque ?

4. Was there any attempt to pay you with the so-called defaced cash?

Provide your direct telephone numbers, as it may be necessary to speak with you. Our telephone discussions are strictly on appointment. We have limited time to attend to your case. You must stop fruitless exchange of correspondence with offices/officials and take advantage of our intervention. We will hands-off if you do otherwise. Your full co-operation is needed. The PROCESSING TEAM of FIMAG will attend to your case as soon as you provide the required information by email.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Byfield Cole

Processing Officer, FIMAG

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