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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,Victor Cole" <victorcole417@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: victorcole19@rocketmail.com
Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 12:12:58 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION




FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ACTION GROUP
MOTTO: RESTORATION OF EQUITY AND JUSTICE)
5 WHITEHALL, LONDON, SW1A 2DD

ATTENTION;
RE: YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT

The Financial Misconduct Action Group (FIMAG) is a coalition of Lawyers,
World Bank Auditors, Anti-fraud police and selected Insurance Companies
and Banks. FIMAG is disturbed by the spate of scam hinged on Contractors
being owed mainly in Africa, Beneficiaries of inheritance funds after the
death of the next of kin, People being owed for lotteries purportedly won,
buyers of gold/diamond who never received the goods after making payments
to the sellers etc.
>From records, we suspect you are a victim of the scam hence 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. 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?
5. How much have you paid to them? Can you prove it?
6. When or how long have you been on this case (pursuit of your payment)?

1.FULL NAMES;
2.RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
3.DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:
4.PHONE/FAX NUMBERS:
5.OCCUPATION:
6.SEX:
7.MARITAL STATUS:
8NATIONALITY:

FIMAG pursues each case based on merit and will pay appropriate
compensation based on substance and circumstances. You MUST CONVINCE us
you are a victim with enough proof that you made payments. Once we are
convinced and satisfied you have a good case, one of our banks will pay
you the appropriate compensation immediately. 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 your case if you do otherwise. Our dealings with you must be
discreet so that the miscreants will not try to erase some records, hence
preempt and jeopardize our efforts. Your prompt response and full
co-operation are needed by email.victorcole19@rocketmail.com
Yours Sincerely,
Mr,Victor Cole


CHAIRMAN OF FIMAG





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