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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: "FBI OFFICE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fcmb_ng_org111@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:48:19 -0600
Subject: UPDATE 2013

Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Edgar. Hoover Building Washington Dc
Customers Service Hours / Monday to Saturday
Office Hours Monday to Saturday:
REF:EA2948-910.

ATTN: RECIPIENT :

It is obvious that you have not received your fund which is to the tune of $1,500,000.00 due to past

corrupt Governmental Officials who almost held the fund to themselves for their selfish reason and

some individuals who have taken advantage of your fund all in an attempt to swindle your funds

which has led to so many losses from your end and unnecessary delay in the receipt.

Presently the National Central Bureau of Interpol enhanced by the United Nations and Federal Bureau

of Investigation have successfully passed a mandate to the current president of Nigeria his Excellency

President Good luck Jonathan to boost the exercise of clearing all foreign debts owed to you and other

individuals and organizations who have been found not to have receive their Contract Sum,

Lottery/Gambling, Inheritance and the likes.

In order for you to proceed with your claim transaction, you will be required to contact the Bank in-

charge First City Monument Bank via e-mail with the your payment code(FCMB/0017) and a shot

message discribing your claim ( Lottery/Gambling or Inheritance ).

Kindly look below to find appropriate contact information:
BANK NAME: FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK
E-MAIL ADDRESS:fcmb_adenquires@live.co.uk

Yours sincerely,
Mr. Chris Swecker
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

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