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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: "(EFCC) Chairman Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dhl.express325@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 13:06:08 -0800
Subject: READ MY MESSAGE CAREFULLY

Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)
Address: 180F/HD, Awolowo Way, Victoria Island Lagos-Nigeria.
Branch: Plot 143 Ahmadu Way, Victoria Island Lagos-Nigeria.
Motto: No Body is Above the LAW
Official Private Hot Mobile: +234 (819)-020-769
Date: 2nd Dec, 2013
 
 
Attn: To whom it many Concern.
 
I wish to personally inform you that I have today deposited your ATM Master CARD worth ($950,000.00 USD) with Universal Courier Service (UCS). And to avoid any form of Inconvenience the only fee left un-paid is the security safe keeping fee of ($395. 00 USD) I was told. You could even negotiate this with them whether is possible to pay off the token at point of delivery so you could have the privilege of withdrawing from the said ATM Debit Master Card to pay the charges, since you earlier complain of financial constrain.
 
Note: I would have offset this fee but the Courier Company refused based on the fact that they don’t know how soon you will contact for the claim. Meanwhile for your Information the ATM Debit Master Card daily withdraw based on its programming system as been Informed by the paying Bank are only but $2,500.00 USD until you have withdraw the total sum, and the Secret Private Pin code Is (4762).
 
Here is the Depositing Info: Shipment Code: FED/00987-887641, Parcel Number: 9972201 -003, Reference releases No, 544261. For security reasons you are to contact them Immediately with the below stated information’s to enable them know that you are the true beneficiary to the deposited ATM Master Card and proceed with the Shipment to your designated address.
 
1. Full Names...
2. Country Sates of Residence Location Address...
3. Phone Number...
 
Nationality:
In the below is the UCS Delivery Service contact details to avoid any Mistake.
 
DHL Express Courier Company
Contact Name: Philips E. Anderson
Contact: Address: Head Office: Plot GK-570 International Airport Rd, Nigeria.
Branch, Plot 39, Ahmed Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria
Email: dhl.express325@gmail.com
 
 
Note: In any case you which to establish any problem, reply direct to my personal Assistance Name: Mr. John Williams e-mail box: johnwill2@qq.com
 
 
Regards,
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde
Executive/Chairman (EFCC)

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