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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Bernadette Drey" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bernadette.drey@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 08:13:39 -0600
Subject: HOW I RECOVERED MY MONEY.

Hello,

I'm Bernadette Drey, I am a US citizen, 60 years Old. I'm one of those that took part in the Compensation in Nigeria, London, And Malaysia two year's ago i was even contacted by email an individual impersonating to be US (FBI) told me that they will help me to apprehend and recover my money from those swindlers but they too sucks me dry by me sending them money to help retrieved my money and me having a new and better life and they all refused to pay me, I had paid over $91,320 while in the US my husband and family had to leave me because i refused to listen to them when they where asking me to stop trying to get my payment all to no avail.

So I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents, And I was directed to meet Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu Esq, who is a member of COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY and a Human Rights Activist (Lawyer). I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake and listed the below information that they are all working together as one team and partners. It all started with one who contacted me to help him,since then my life has been a hell not until now. Below are some name's:

1.) Barrister Frank Okoh / Mr.Richard Smith
2.) FBI : Director John S. Pistole, Director Robert Swan Meuller III
3.) Name: John Simmons
4.) Eric William

The above names and many more where listed to me and shown to me by Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu, Because i was scammed by many. But i was disappointed when i went to my country FBI to lay complain that i have been paying money to them. they where very annoyed with me because they said that i am going against the law by dealing with people that are impersonate government offices,bank official,FBI agent,courier company etc., I was heart broken and ashamed of myself that i lost my hard earned money and my entire family due to negligence. That's when i took the mind and spirit to go down to Nigeria when it all began?

Below are some of there emails i deal with and they suck me dry:

okohfrank_chamber00128@yahoo.com.hk
fbi@fbi.us
fbi.quarterswd@live.com
fbi_quarterswd@live.com
efcc@nig.org
ups.courier01@sweden.ir
richsmith00@hotmail.com
bhc_compensation2010@hotmail.com
edward.peterson@natwest-bank.org
lscottishbankplc@yahoo.co.uk
e_williams_cbn@yahoo.com

There are still real transaction in the global world today but the scammers are just much than the real transaction so we are all confused it is better you get the compensation money instead of pursuing empty and chartered dreams. So whats the deal with this email? I have been dealing with a john simmons for a while and he has not delivered what he said he would, I have not sent him any money in a while but did send him some in the past, Not as much as this lady but a couple grand. He is still communicating with me but knows I will not send him any more money till i receive my fund what can i do to get my money and stop this man from getting others? Please note that I will never send money to anyone else including you to get money so if this is just another scam then you are wasting your time. please advise any steps that can be taken to secure my fund without any money to be paid by me BEFORE getting it thanks



When i went to American embassy,i was directed to contact Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu Esq immediately, He took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment, he showed me care and help me. when i first approached him i was very annoyed with all black's at that time but he made me understand that there are still some good black people. Right now I'm the most happiest woman on earth because I have received my compensation funds amounting to $1,700,000.00 Moreover, Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu Esq, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your email and name as one of the scam victims, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu.

You have to contact him directly on this information below.

COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY
Name: Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu Esq
Email: compensationawardcommittee@yahoo.com
Office Address: 18a Aerodrome close, Mafoluku Lagos-Nigeria
Telephone:+2348131189987


You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing. Incase you contact Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu just know that the only money I paid after I met Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu was just $189 for IRS permit, which you know, So you have to take note of that. Don't worry at all as you do not need to go down to his country Nigeria all he need's from you is for you to identify yourself briefly and he will take it from there. I am traveling to Spain to find my family now and start a new and better life but i had to do some good before i take my leave as i will not be coming to the computer for long again till i see my family and start a new and better life. Once again my friend do not waste your time and money on those empty promises instead go ahead contact Barrister Edmond Ugochukwu Esq.

Thank You and Be Blessed.

Bernadette Drey
3975 Honey Creek Blvd.Greenwood,
Indiana 46143 USA

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