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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "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. )
- "marvinpeter@yahoo.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348028601523 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "F.B.I" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <marvinpeter@yahoo.cn>
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 20:12:25 -0500
Subject: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Anti-Terrorist And Monitory Crime Division.
26 Federal Plaza, 23rd. Floor
New York, NY 10278-0004
(516) 218-7267
Customers Service Hours / Monday To Saturday
Office Hours Monday to Saturday:

Dear Beneficiary,

Series of meetings have been held over the past 7 months with the secretary general of the United Nations Organization. This

ended 3 days ago. It is obvious that you have not received your fund which is to the tune of $2.5 Million USD 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 fund which has led to so many losses from your end and

unnecessary delay in the receipt of your fund.

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. Now how would you like to receive your payment? Because we have

two method of payment which is by Cheque or by ATM card?

ATM Card: We will be issuing you a custom pin based ATM card which you will use to withdraw up to $10,000.00 per day from any

ATM machine that has the Master Card Logo on it and the card have to be renewed in 4 years time which is 2017. Also with the

ATM card you will be able to transfer your funds to your local bank account. The ATM card comes with a handbook or manual to

enlighten you about how to use it. Even if you do not have a bank account.

Check: To be deposited in your bank for it to be cleared within three working days. Your payment would be sent to you via any

of your preferred option and would be sent to you via FedEx delivery company. Because we have signed a contract with FedEx

which should expire in the next one week, you will only need to pay $250 instead of $350 saving you $100 So if you can be

able to pay now, you save $100 Take note that anyone asking you for some kind of money above the usual fee is definitely a

fraudsters and you will have to stop communication with every other person if you have been in contact with any. Also

remember that all you will ever have to spend is $250 nothing more! Nothing less!

Note: Everything has been taken care of by the Federal Government of Nigeria, The United Nations and including taxes, custom

paper and clearance duty so all you will ever need to pay is $250.

DO NOT SEND MONEY TO ANYONE UNTIL YOU READ THIS: The actual fees for delivery your funds is $350 but because FedEx have

temporarily discontinued the C.O.D which gives you the chance to pay when package is delivered for international shipping We

had to sign contract with them for bulk shipping which makes the fees reduce from the actual fee of $350 to $250 nothing more

and no hidden fees of any sort!

To effect the release of your fund valued at $2.5 Million USD you are advised to contact Mr.Marvin Peter, he is our

representative in Africa that will take care of the delivery of your funds Via ATM Card or Cashier Check depending on which

payment method you prefer.Below is his Contact information's.

Name:Mr.Marvin Peter,

Email: marvinpeter@yahoo.cn

Telephone: (+234) 802 860 1523.

In the process of contacting him, You are advised to reconfirm your delivery information as stated below to him and make sure

your address is valid and no mistake in-order not to go make delivery to the wrong hands.

Your full Name:
Your Delivery Address:
Mobile Phone Number:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Preferred Payment Method (ATM / Cashier Check)

Upon receipt of the payment of $250usd,Mr.Marvin Peter, will ensure that your package is sent within 48 working hours.

Because we are so sure of everything we are giving you a 100% guarantee that your money will be returned back. If you do not

receive payment/package within the next 48hrs after you have made the payment for shipping then you can call the FBI office

and report him to them but am very sure such won't occur. (516) 218-7267

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Anti-Terrorist And Monitory Crime Division.
26 Federal Plaza, 23rd. Floor
New York, NY (516) 218-7267
(516) 218-7267

Contact Marvin Peter, now, he will be waiting to hear from you so that he can start making every necessary arrangement that

will necessitate that safety delivery of your funds to your nominated home address and Do disregard any email you get from

any impostors or offices claiming to be in possession of your funds, you are advice only to be in contact with Marvin Peter,

who is the rightful person to deal with in regards to your funds and forward any emails you get from impostors to this office

so we could act upon and commence investigation.

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