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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: "James Comey" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <skanuimuri@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 18:52:59 -0600
Subject: FBI Executive Director.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)
WASHINGTON D.C ROOM,7367
J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI BUILDING
935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
NW WASHINGTON, DC 20535,




Dear Beneficiary.



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 Central bank of Nigeria (CBN). As regard to your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly.



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.



In addition, also be informed that we recently had a meeting with finance ministries 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 Central Bank office, due to this reason your funds has been transffered to the Central bank of NIgeria affiliate bank(CITI BANK) here in USA, where you can easily claim your funds without any delay or difficulties.



Having said all this, we will further advise that you go ahead in dealing with Mr. Michael Corbat which is the accredited in charge of your payment file at the Citi Bank here in USA accordingly with the details below while we will be monitoring all his services with you and correspondence at all level.



Name: Mr. Michael Corbat
Chief Executive Officer, Citigroup
Email:- paydept.citibnkusa111@live.com




Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.



Best Regards,


Mr. James Comey
FBI Executive Director.

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