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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: "FERID BELHAJ" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <feridbelhaj1010@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:14:44 -0300
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF YOUR DUE FUNDS.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL DEBT POLICY ON
INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES /EXTERNAL DEBTS)
IMF HEADQUARTERS:700 19TH STREET,
N.W.WASHINGTON DC,20431 UNITED STATES.
 
ATTENTION:
 
RE.IRREVOCABLE CREDIT INSTRUCTION
 
Sequel to a joint Ministerial Resolution of the Budget and Appropriations of Ministry of Finance couple with the Financial
Conference held yesterday by United Nations with the concerned international financial regulatory authorities,we have
arranged your payment through a secured online banking system as part of injunction/mandate passed by the Senate Committee on
2014 Budget and Fiscal Review to oversee all outstanding contract payment and foreign debt re-scheduling.
 
I have been appointed to attend under the directives of President Barack Obama after the United Nations' Conference with
other relevant Global financial regulatory bodies where your funds has been been approved through one of the most reliable
banks here in the United States, {NATIONAL CREDIT UNION NC} to avoid numerous charges or unnecessary taxes from the top
government corrupt officials or Security Agencies anywhere in the world. As a result of this development,the sum of US
$3,200,000 has been approved to be released to you via Bank to Bank Online Transfer (Personal Internet Banking).
 
Most importantly,you are to disengage from subsequent illegal transactions either by K.T.T,Certified Bank Draft,Visa/Master
Debit Cards,Diplomatic Cash Delivery that was illegally issued to you as transfer of your due funds is currently under the
abode of National Credit Union NC USA.
 
In other words,this newly initiated system of payment will allow you to transfer your funds online by yourself to any
designated account of your choice worldwide without any third party interference or having to travel outside your place.It is
also good for you to know that this will equally give full control/direct credit access of your transaction from now on
through our crediting bank and this transaction is designed to be completed within 24 banking hours which is corresponding
with American secured Banking System in terms of Online Banking procedures applicable worldwide.
 
Sincerely, you are a lucky person because I have just discovered that some top corrupt Government officials are keenly
interested in your payment and they are working in collaboration with One Mr. Vincent Madison of Chicago, IL 60614,United
States USA to frustrate you and thereafter divert your fund into their personal account. Henceforth, you are hereby advised
to seize all illegal dealings with unauthorized persons/impostors contacting you from Banks or various government offices in
respect of your payment as this guide replace or supersede all countries financial debts regulatory policy.
 
Lastly, Since the AMERICAN GOVERNMENT and UNITED NATIONS are involved in this transaction,be rest assured of 100% Fraud-free
because it is our right to protect the American Citizens along with all Citizens of the World. We order you to contact the
paying banking in NC upon your receipt of this notice with their contact information stated below so they can proceed
accordingly in order to ensure your funds gets to you within 48 banking hours as scheduled.
Bank Name: National Credit Union
(Online Funds Transfer Services)
Charlotte, NC. 28201 USA.
Contact Person: Mr.ALLEN SMITH
Tel: (828)-202-6244
Fax: (704)-706-2596
Email: Email: ncunc@outlook.com
 
Please contact the bank reconfirming your contact details to them while looking forward to hearing from you for official
 
reference.Send your response through the above email.
 
Sincerely yours,
Mr Ferid Belhaj

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