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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: "Chadwick Timothy" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jamescomeey721@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 19:32:12 -0700
Subject: Urgent Contact

FROM JAMES COMEY [Code SSSSFBI]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.
WASHINGTON DC./United State Office.
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET IMPOSTERS.
[Code SSSSFBI]
 
 
I believe that this notification meets you in a very good present state of mind and health. We the Federal bureau of investigations (FBI) Washington,DC in conjunction with some other relevant Investigation Agencies in the United states of America and right now in Africa, headed by Rick Brown (RPO) I understand you are expecting your delayed fund to be transferred to you, but some top government officials and bank partners will not tell you the truth about the where about of your fund and all they are doing is to tell you to pay outrageous fees which you refused to come up with. I have to let you know the truth because I know you have gone far in trying to get this fund and must have paid some amounts of monies to persons you are not supposed to give out a dime to. I will be ready to help you get your fund if you abide to my instructions to enable me help in transferring your fund as the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI. Principal Officer. I strongly know that they will never tell you th
 
 
Is obvious you have not received your fund due to past corrupt Government 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 notice to the current president of Nigeria his Excellency GoodLuck Jenathan, to boost the exercise of clearing all foreign debts owed to you and other individuals/contractors and organizations who have been found not to have receive their Contract/Lottery/MeritFund/Inheritance and the likes.
 
 
Now your payment will be send to you by ATM card that will be coming alongside a custom pin which you will use to withdraw up to $10,000 per day from any ATM machine that has the Master Card Logo on it. Also with the ATM card you will be able to transfer your funds to your bank account,because the ATM card is registered with Inter-switch. The ATM card comes with a handbook or manual to enlighten you about how to use it.Your ATM card would be sent to you via Worldswift. Because we have signed a contract with WorldSwift Courier Service Company which should expired by September 25th 2014.
 
Note:To affect the release of your fund valued at $700,000 Thousand you are advised to contact the Director of Operations and Dispatched Consultants WorldSwift Courier Service Company, delivery officer Mr. Frank Kennedy with the information below,email: frankkennedy721@gmx.com On contacting him do provide him with the following information’s required from you for the shipping of your ATM card parcel:
 
FINALLY: ONLY MONEY YOU WILL ASK TO PAY IS THE DELIVERY CHARGE BY THE COURIER SERVICE COMPANY THAT WILL DELIVER YOUR ATM CARD TO YOU AS STATED BELOW;
 
MAILING FEE:
INSURANCE FEE:
VAT FEE:
THIS WILL NOT BE MORE THAN $105, AND ALSO THE FEE CANNOT BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR ATM FOR SECURITY REASONS.
 
 
Contact Name: Mr. Frank Kennedy
Email: frankkennedy721@gmx.com
 
 
YOUR FULL NAME:.....................
YOUR ADDRESS:......................
HOME/CELL PHONE:...................
 
 
 
Bear in mind that many hoodlums has been using my name to contact people that has funds to claim. I used this opportunity to notify you once more that any email that has not the security code [Code 6501] on the subject is false,And Finally! you are advice to Contact the WorldSwift Courier Service Company Dispatched Consultancy Agent with the above E-Mail immediately for further instructions and directives.
 
 
Regards,
James Comey III
code:6501.

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