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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: "EFCC INVESTIGATIONS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <efcc990203@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:50:52 -0700
Subject: FRAUD ALERT/INVESTIGATIONS

 
We believe you are very much aware of the fact that Fraudsters are everywhere trying to defraud/swindle unsuspecting individuals of their hard earned money. l am IBRAHIM LAMORDE, CHAIRMAN Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. We came across your email address while going through the list of people that have recieved fraudulent mails from Nigerians and fraudsters all over the world.Per-adventure you fell victim to fraudsters[scammers],and we are looking for evidence from you so that we can get these people and prosecute them to life imprisonment for tarnishing the image of our country and making the world an unbearable place. Hence,We implore you to take precautions.
THe newly elected president has directed that this office put an end to this menace that his eaten deep into the system
Per adventure you have lost money to fraudsters we will help you recover your lost funds.
In addition, Stop responding to any of such emails you suspect for the time been.Forward every of such emails directly to this office,So that we can commence Investigation.Your interest will be highly protected and you may be Compensated financially if you cooperate with us.  We understand that some of these fraudsters claim to be in London England and different parts of the world but be rest assured that we know they are operating from Nigeria. We implore you to assist us with this investigation. We shall compensate you with $500,000 for all your help.
Respond Back with your Full Name and Telephone Number for further contact and a compensantion of $500,000.
Ibrahim Lamorde
EFCC Chairman
REPLY TO : efcc990203@gmail.com

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