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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: "FBI DIRECTOR...." <Jwhite0678@aol.com>
Reply-To: federalbureauofinves05@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 00:32:36 +0200
Subject: URGENT AND IMPORTANT...


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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
WASHINGTON D.C ROOM,7367 J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI BUILDING
935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20535,
RE: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET
We hope this notification arrives meeting your good health and mind. We the
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) Washington, DC in conjunction with some
other relevant investigation agencies here in the United STATES of America have
recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that
you are presently have a transaction going on with the Fidelity bank Plc
as regards to your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in
your favor accordingly be the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA.
It might interest you to know that we have taken our time in screening through
this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have finally
confirmed that your contract payment is 100% genuine and hitch free from all
facets and of which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any
further delay. Having said all this, we will further advise that you go ahead in
dealing with the Fidelity Bank Plc accordingly as we will be monitoring all
their activities with you as well as your correspondence at all levels. We
recently had a meeting with the bank official of Fidelity bank in the person of Mr. Timothy Okonwo
along with some of the top officials of the ministry regarding
your case and they made sure we understand that your file has been held in abase
depending on when you personally come for the claim. They also told us that the
only problem they are facing right now is that some criminals are using this
project as an avenue to scam innocent people.
We were also informed that another person has contacted them and she gave us
proof of your claim prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about
US$7.500, 000.00 (Seven million five hundred Thousand United States Dollars), but
the Fidelity bank office did the right thing by insisting on hearing from you
personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the bank information
which was forwarded to them by the above
Lady, so that was the main reason why they contacted us so as to assist them in
making the investigations.
They further advised that we should warn our dear citizens who have contract
payments which were awarded to them from the Fidelity Bank Plc to be very
careful prior to these irregularities so that they do not fall victim to this
ugly circumstance anymore. And should incase you are already dealing with
anybody or office claiming to be from the Fidelity Bank PLC, you are to
STOP further contact with them immediately in
your best interest and contact the real office of the Fidelity BANK PLC
only with the below information And also make sure you call the bank to
get more information on your funds ok, it is necessary, so there fore i will
advise you keep this transaction confidential so that there will be no hitch at
all of the different type in this transaction at all. Accordingly:
NAME: Mr. Timothy Okonwo
Address: 2, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Email:

punlt005@outlook.com
Get back to them with this information below. And make sure you give the bank a
call, and get back to me if you have a question or suggestions to make.
FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER:
NOTE: In your best interest, any message that does not come from the above
official email address with phone number should be nullified and voided
immediately for security reasons. Meanwhile, we will advise that you contact the
Fidelity Bank PLC immediately with the above email address and request that
they attend to your payment file as directed so as to enable you receive your
contract fund accordingly.
Ensure you follow all directives from Fidelity Bank PLC as this will further help hasten up
the whole payment process in regards to the transfer of your fund to you as
designated. Also have in mind that the Fidelity Bank PLC equally has their
own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking terms. All modalities
has already been worked out before you were contacted and note that we will be
monitoring all your dealings with them as you proceed so you don't have anything
to worry about. All we require from you henceforth is an update so as to enable
us be on track with you and the Fidelity bank PLC. Without wasting much
time, we will want you to contact them immediately with the above email address
so as to enable them attend to your case accordingly without any further delay
as time is already running out.
Should in case you need any more information in regards to this notification,
feel free to get back to us via email so that we can brief you more as we are
here to guide you during and after this project has been completely perfected
and you have received your contract fund as stated.
Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation.
Best Regards,

JAMES COMEY JR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA.

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