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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. Muhammadu Buhari-GCON" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Presidency@1email.eu>
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 17:51:13 -0500
Subject: The Presidency !!!

Attention dear fund beneficiary:
 
Sir/Madam,
 
In my capacity as the President elect, Federal Republic of Nigeria I am writing this few line to you and hope it meets you and your family in good health.
 
First, I am using this medium to express my sincere appreciation to Millions of goodwill men and women who believed and stood by me throughout the Nigerian Presidential election and my inauguration as the CNC.
Especially, I am thanking the global Community who wish Nigeria and my family well.
 
With due respect and humility, I write this few lines to you out of my tight and busy schedule and it is my hope it shall meet you and your family well? I personally took my time to established the truth from you.
 
I am indeed worried and confused based on a contradictory report on your payment, sent to me by management of Nigeria Apex Bank, (CBN) released a mountain of evidence but very contradictory about your payment and I am not too satisfied with the reports.
 
Please, kindly confirm if your payment has been credited into your Bank account Yes or No?
 
Please, if you've not been paid as I was told, kindly reconfirm directly to me your 1. Complete Banking details, 2. Personal address and 3. your Mobile number, 4. Amount. Send it immediately, the approved payee bank information's given bellow:
 
FSBN GROUP.
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
Head Office: Samuel Asabia House
35 Marina, P.O. Box 5216, Lagos, Nigeria.
Contact Person:
Mr. Stephen Olabisi Onasanya
(GMD/CEO)-First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
Email: firstbnk01@outlook.com
 
My government is taking foreign debts settlement as a top priority and a significant efforts has been made already.
 
Please, if you're not paid as I was told, kindly act fast and get back to me with your full Banking details, personal address and Mobile number. I am indeed very sorry for the delay in payment.
 
I anticipate your speed response.
 
Wishing you and your family the best of the season.
 
Thanks,
 
Yours truly,
 
His Excellency,
Mr. Muhammadu Buhari-GCON, GCFR, BNER, GCON
President Elect,-Federal Republic of Nigeria.
FRN.

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