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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: "Chief Hon,Jeff Robert Carl" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <officefile@foxmail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 10:50:39 -0700
Subject: Department of Justice, Office of Enforcement Operations;

INTERPOL-Washington-Operations-and-Command-Center
Based on principles embodied in its Constitution, there is no single,
national police agency in the United States of America. Instead, a
decentralized network of nearly 18,000 different agencies enforces
criminal laws according to their respective jurisdiction and mission,
which may be local, state, federal or tribal.

Attention:

You are welcome to desk of Chief Hon, Jeff Robert Carl,International
Interpol Police Force Investigating Unit Benin Rep,Working together
towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity,
justice and the rule of law? Mission statement of the International
Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African Countries. You has
reported today from World delivering courier department.

This is official notice to you that your consignment which was sent
for you over a couple of months now was returned back to Benin
Republic,after reported received from ( FBI ) Washington DC Capital of
United States of America, I know that you have been waiting for the
arrival of your Consignment since a months now, it is unfortunate that
it was returned back,in-case if anyone mighty contacting you via phone
or email.:

We need your absolute co-operation right now because,your package
box worth total amount of $8,000,000,00,is right now in custody of
Interpol Police Force Unity Benin Republic. You suppose to receive
this funds through western union and money gram before but due to
too demanding fee and they arrange the funds into box to deliver it
to you but due to Corruption undermines political, social and
economic stability. It threatens security and damages trust and public
confidence in systems which affect people?s daily lives. Although
corruption frequently occurs at local or national level, its
consequences are global; its hidden costs immense.

And information we get from Arthur Stuart III delivery company man
stated that he been missing your location also you has dead and even
explained that you entered into an agreement with your families, to
help them receiving your consignment.As the world?s largest
International Interpol Police organization,is taking its place at the
forefront of the fight against corruption.after we received the
reported from (FBI) decided to call the consignment back into our
custody,just to find the truthful.

The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to
develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement?s
efficiency in the fight against corruption. It is a multi-disciplinary
group with members from all regions of the world, coordinating and
harmonizing different national and regional approaches.The
International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world?s first
educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption. It will allow
law enforcement professionals and other to learn from the world?s
foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and
investigation.

In view of this development, you are requested to confirm to us if you
are alive and also furnish us with your full names, postage address
and telephone numbers to enable us deliver this consignment to your
door step by International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity,We
have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates
cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and assists all
organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or
combat International Crime.

Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation
even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular
Countries.Action is taken within 72hours the limits of existing laws
in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights.Interpol s constitution prohibits any intervention or
activities of a political, military, religious or racial character.
Interpol as Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force and the
Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership
and direction to the Organization.

Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Stars Initiative, is
working towards the recovery and return of stolen assets. This project
allows Interpol to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in
co-ordinate efforts to trace, seize, confiscate and return public
funds to victim countries.

Meanwhile,the International Remittance File your consignment has
accumulated so far since it back into our custody is total amount of
$250. 00 and I am advising you to be fast in all your action to avoid
more International Remittance File. Be rest assured that upon receipt
of the above information with the fee of $250. 00.dollar ,we will
proceed in delivering your consignment which will be accompanied by
our delegate.For security reasons endeavor to indicate this ( CODE
NUMBER ) ( BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that you are the rightful
owner of the consignment box.
Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.

Receiver's; Midokpe Edvige Tovichede
Country........Benin Republic
City.........Cotonou
Test Question.......WHAT FUND?
Test Answer.:---------mine
Senders name-------------------
E-mail: unitedstateinterpol@barid.com


Thanks
Chief Hon,Jeff Robert Carl
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force

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