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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: "Mr. Ben S. Bernanke" <benbe0@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <justicecourt14@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:55:11 +0800
Subject: Read and reply immediately

FEDERAL RESERVE BORDER PROTECTION
DEFERRED INSPECTIONS UNIT
AMERICAN
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF MARYLAND,
 
 
  
Contract fund credit from bank federal reserve board
Please we do apologize for the little delay.
 
NOTIFICATION OF CREDIT FROM Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 
Based on our findings in this investigation department we wish to warn you against some Miscreants, Hoodlums and Touts who go about scamming innocent people by claiming to be who they are not and thereby tarnishing the image of this wonderful country.
Instruction was given by the Office of Presidency ,United Nations (UN) and (IMF) to transfer your overdue fund through International ATM Debit/Master Card which you can use it in any cash point, shopping more  or  ATM Center.
You can withdrawal money from your International ATM Debit/Master Card from any ATM MACHINE location or center of your choice/nearest to you, in any part of the world. You are advise to reconfirm your address where Diplomatic Courier service will dispatch your ATM Card to you within 48hrs.We Have Been Mandated By The ECOWAS Parliament To Issue Out $10.5 Million As Part Payment For This year 2013. Also For Your Information, You Have To Stop Any Further Communication With Any Other Person (S) Or Office(S) To Avoid Any Hitches In Receiving Your Payment.
1. Your full Name:
2. Delivery Address:
3. Your direct Tel, Cell:
4. A copy of your ID or ID numbers for Identification:
5. Nearest Airport:
6. Occupation. Age
7. Country Of Origin
 
Finally, this is very urgent and important were are waiting to hear from you today, Bear in mind that the tracking number of your parcel will be given to you immediately the Processing charge and Stamp fee is received to avoid any immediate STOP ORDER from the United Nation office.
Note That Because Of those Impostors in the word, We Hereby Issued You Our Code Of Conduct, Which Is (ATM-110) So You Have To Indicate This Code When Contacting The Card Center By Using It As Your Subject.
 
CONGRATULATIONS. The bank Wait For Your Expedite Response.
 
Yours Truly,
 
Mr. Ben S. Bernanke
Director Federal Reserve Bank of maryland,
Leadership Bank Federal Reserve Board helps build strong communities by creating opportunities for people — including customers, shareholders and associates — to fulfill their dreams
 
 
 

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