419 scam: "FROM INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT"<info@lee.com> CONTACT INTERPOL OFFICE FOR YOUR 3.5 MILLION DOLLARS

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "the consignment" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "hundred thousand united state dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- inspectorofinterpoloffice@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "FROM INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <inspectorofinterpoloffice@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:12:20 -0500
Subject: CONTACT INTERPOL OFFICE FOR YOUR 3.5 MILLION DOLLARS

FROM INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.
Desk of Dr. Issa Ibrahim,
International Interpol Police Force
Investigating Unit Federal Republic of Nigeria
(Email: inspectorofinterpoloffice@gmail.com)

Attention: Please

We are Working towards a corruption-free world by promoting and
defending integrity, justice and the rule of law’ Mission statement of
the International Anti-Corruption Academy, We cover West African
Countries.

This is official notice to you that we have been mandated by His
Excellency Mr. President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to monitor and follow up
your payment of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand United State
Dollars $3.5Million with Western Union Federal Republic of Nigeria office.

We came to understand through our investigation team that you have
been trying to claim your funds for a couple of months now and you
are yet to receive your funds due to corruptions in western union
office.

It was based on this that His Excellency Mr. President mandated us to
handle your payment and make sure that you receive your funds without
any delay as he is trying to rebuild the good image of this country
with our foreign counterparts all over the world.

Our duty is to put a stop to all corruption frequently occurs at local
or national level with the help of Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) whom we work hand to hand with to get hold of all the hidden and
Identify thieves local and international level.

The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to
develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement’s
efficiency in the fight against corruption.
It is a multi-disciplinary group with members from all regions of the
world, coordinating and harmonizing different national and regional
approaches.

The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world’s first
educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption.

It will allow law enforcement professionals and other to learn from
the world’s foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research
and investigation.

We need your absolute co-operation right now so that you can receive
your total amount of $3,5Million which is now in custody the Interpol
Police Force Unity office Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In view of this development, you are requested to confirm and furnish
us with your full names, postage address and telephone numbers to
enable us proceed with process of your fund delivering to you through
our diplomatic International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity
service as consignment to your door step.

We have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates
cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and assists all
organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent
International Crime.

Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation
even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular
Countries.

Action is taken within 72hours the limits of existing laws in
different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.

Interpol constitution prohibits any intervention or activities of a
political, military, religious or racial character.

Interpol as Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force and the
Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership
and direction to the Organization...

Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), is working towards the recovery of funds and
return of stolen assets.

This project allows Interpol to actively engage national law
enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to trace, seize, confiscate
and return public funds to victim countries and Individuals.

Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information and the
deliverying fee of $110.00,we will proceed in delivering of your
consignment to you immediately.

For security reasons endeavour to indicate this (CODE NUMBER ) (
BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the
consignment box.

Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.

Receiver Name....... MR REMI BENSON

City.........LAGOS

Country.: Federal Republic of Nigeria

Question.: What Colour?

Answer.: Blue

Amount.............$110

MTCN....................

Yours Faithfully

Dr.Issa Ibrahim
E- mail (inspectorofinterpoloffice@gmail.com )

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