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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: "JAMES B COMEY" <www.@sepia.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "JAMES B COMEY" <jamesb22comey@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2016 21:04:19 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON D.C

Date: 6.APR 2016
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON D.C

JAMES B COMEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.

FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET
Attention:



We believe this notification meet you in a very good present state of mind and health.The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, D.C in conjunction with some other relevant Investigations Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going on with the WORD BANK BENIN AND SOME AUTHORITIES IN BENIN AND NIGERIA(CBA) as regard to your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly by the West African Government.

It might interest you to know that we have taken out 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 facet and of which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay. Having said all this, we will further advise you that you should stop any communications with any party and reply back to this office for more directive and explanation on what you must do to claim these said fund as it is now under our custody.

In addition, also be informed that we recently had a meeting with the Executive Governor of the WORLD BANK, in the person of [MR KIM] along with some of the top officials of the ministry regarding your case and they made us to 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 unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive Governor and the WORLD BANK.

We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs.Connie Swanson from NEW YORK has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claim purported to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund, but the WORLD BANK did the wise 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 named Lady so that is the main reason why they contacted us so as to assist them in making the investigations.

We was further informed that we should warn our dear citizens who must have been informed of the contract payment which was awarded to them from ANY OF THE AFRICAN GOVERNMENT OR COUNTRY, to be very careful prior to this irregularities so that they don't fall victim to this ugly circumstance. And should in case you are already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the WORLD BANK, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then reply back immediately.
NOTE:
In your best interest, any message that doesn't come from this office should not be replied to and should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons. Meanwhile, we will advise that you replay us back immediately .

Ensure you follow all this procedure as may be required by our office as that will further help hasten up the whole procedures as regard to the transfer of your fund to you as designated. Also have in mind that the we have our protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking terms, so delay could be very dangerous. Once again.

All modalities has already been worked out even before you were contacted and note that we will be in charge of your transfer starting from now as you proceed so you don't have anything to worry about. All we require from you henceforth is a sincerity so as to enable us be on track with you.

Should in case you need any more information in regard to this notification, feel free to get back to us 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 in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

Best Regards,

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

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