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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. Ekpo Nta" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cliam101@qq.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:49:22 -0400
Subject: ICPC PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

ICPC NIGERIA (Anti-Fraud Unit)
Head Office: Plot 802, Constitution Avenue
Zone A9 Central Area P. M.B 535, Garki Abuja
 
 
Attn:
 
This is Mr. Ekpo Nta, Independent Corrupt Practice Commission Chairman (ICPC), I wish to inform you that the fight against crime is a priority of the present government and this commission is assigned as the government agency to settle scam victims, foreign contractors, inheritance beneficiaries with all outstanding debt through the paying Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank with a direct supervision by this commission.
 
The independent corrupt practice commission is particular about this payment because of the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the United State of America, with direct orders from the presidency to complete this payment in line with the agreement signed by the presidency with the debt recovery unit of United State Justice department, this commission will only ensure that payment are made to victims and beneficiaries, so you are advice to disregard this mail if you are not a victim or a beneficiary.
 
Copies of all the approval letters will be mail to you when we are in receipt of the below information's;
 
Full Name :
Home Contact Address:
Phone/Mobile Number:
Scan copy of identification
 
Finally, it is true that the situation of the country before now was worrisome, the new government in conjunction with the "ICPC" is prepared to fight corruption to a standstill, and part of it is why we are contacting you after due investigation for this payment, I can assure you that you are dealing with the right government agency, the presidency with the paying Bank has approved the sum of US$25.5Million US Dollars which includes total sum lost as approved by the commission.
 
Congratulations!!!
 
we fight against fraud, funds delay and impersonation.
 
We await your urgent response.
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Mr. Ekpo Nta
Chairman
ICPC Nigeria
cliam101@qq.com
 

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