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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: "INSPECTOR MICHAEL CAMPTON .(P.R.O)," (may be fake)
Reply-To: <michaelcampton031@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:40:13 -0700
Subject: NOTICE TO ALL SCAM VICTIMS

Attn:
 
>From the book of record, nominated countries like Ghana, Nigeria ,London Including some Asia and European countries were short-listed as highest fraud rated countries. So therefore you have to report to our investigating Board to monitor all such activities suspected as fraud, scam, drug dealing and any other illegal activities.
 
Furthermore, your personality is 100% secured and protected by the Federal Government and the Cyber-Anti Fraud unit here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, your e-mail was addressed on our researched case-file at the airport authority after a trace tracking payment you made through bank transfer or fake courier/security company to the above mention countries.
 
In addition, barristers have been withdrawn from the Malaysia bar Association due to the bad stigma to our country's image. And so far this month 3 security companies have been closed down with 126 policemen in custody.
NOTE: If you are dealing with any transaction lately, take note of their spoken English and E-mail Write-up which is almost of the same caliber, and report here immediately.
furthermore, the below outline list are for verification purpose.
 
1)ACCESS OR DEPOSIT IN SECURITY COMPANY: We need to verify the authenticity of the security company and check on their license before you proceed further.
2) BANK ACCOUNT: Our major problem with commercial banks and financial institution is that they use different means to amass money from foreign business associate for transfer. So therefore if you're to undergo such process, keep us posted.
3) AIRPORT AUTHORITY: In this case, if you are entitled to a Consignment and the authorities in charge are inposing numerous charges, don't hesitate to stay in touch.
 
4) GHANA OR NIGERIA POLICE FORCE: Any police officer/Legal Practitioner rendering assistance in investigating an issue, and as such you have been making sorts of payment, you can send down the contact info for investigation or arrest.
HOWEVER, WE DISCOVERED BANK DRAFT WORTH ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS WITH SIMILAR DETAILS AND INFORMATIONS WHICH WAS RETRIEVED FROM A DIPLOMAT WITH NO LICENSE TO OPERATE. CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET THIS DELIVERED.
 
We work Hand in hand with the Overall Officials of the FBI Worldwide including the West Africa Police dept. So you are to report here as a matter of urgency.
Contact Senior Agent Michael Campton and provide al he required to help you catch the fraud stars and also rewared you this said funds which is ready to be awareded!
 
Contact Details;
Contact Office Mail : michaelcampton031@sbcglobal.net
Call Him: +610104306210
 
THANKS,
INSPECTOR MICHAEL CAMPTON .(P.R.O),
EXTERNAL CRIME CONTROL,
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT,
DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTER,
KUALA LUMPUR,MALAYSIA.
 

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