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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. Michael J. Burn" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dr.richardk2@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:18:10 +0530
Subject: FROM THE UNITED NATIONS POLICE (UNPOL)

FROM THE UNITED NATIONS POLICE (UNPOL)
 
REGARDING RECOVERY OF YOUR LOST MONEY.
 
 
Attention:Beneficiary,
 
 
We hereby inform you that the Scotland Yard Police, Interpol, Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI) United  States of America, the Economic and  Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria and all the African Crime  fighter leaders have come together to stop scam/Internet  fraud in Nigeria and all round Africa. We have recovered over US$2.6 Billion United State Dollars from the people we  have behind bars
 
 
Listed below are the name of frustrater and banks behind  the non release of your funds.
 
1) Sanusi Lamido
 
2) Ms. Carman L. Lapointe
 
2) Micheal Edward
 
3) Chief Joseph Sanusi
 
3) Dr Godwin Emefiele
 
4) Mrs. Sherry Williams
 
5) Robert S. Mueller, III
 
6) Barrister David Scott
 
7) Mr. James B. Comey Jr
 
8) Barrister Ucheuzo Williams
 
9) Dr. Patrick Aziza Deputy Governor - Policy / Board
Member
 
10) Mr. Dan Rochas (I.M.F)
 
11) Mrs. Tanner Williams
 
12) Mr Wilson Norman
 
13) Dr. Godwin Oboh: Director Union Bank Of
Nigeria.
 
14) Mr. John Collins: Global Diplomat Director.
 
15) Foreign fund diplomatic courie
 
16) Mrs. Jennifer Saldana
 
17) Mr Jim Ovia: Zenith Bank Plc In Nigeria
 
18) Mrs. Rachael Adams.BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our duty is to make sure we stop Internet scam and money  laundering. As  for today we have put a lot of  fraudsters in jail. We go all over Africa to pick this  Internet rats,We have over 8,273 of them in our jail around  Africa and we are still looking for more. We are aware that  a lot of foreigners out there have been deceived and lost their hard earn  money to these fraudsters after  promising them percentages in their letters/e-mails for  their impending help to move funds out Africa including fake lottery winning notification and at the end of the day,  they will collect thousands of dollars from you  without a successful end. It was agreed that to retain the good image of our country and the rest of  African  countries, all the victims who lost his/her hard earn money to these faceless thieves will be compensated with just US$5,000,000,00 (Five Million United State Dollars).
 
 
 
This we assume will help you to start a new life. Please, we apologies that you take our offer as little as it is due to the fact that (victims) in our pay list are too numerous. We en-back on this pay back from the money we  recovered from these fraudsters, So you are advise to  contact Dr.  Richard Kelly. and let him know if you are still interested to get your Master Card to you today as he have  been waiting to hear from you to help him complete this delivery to you. contact him with your personal information  below for the release of your Master Card worth US$5,000,000,00.
 
 
 
NOTE: You are advised to furnish Dr.  Richard Kelly.  With  $350 and also your correct and valid details. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you is $5,000,000.00(Five Million United State Dollars). We expect your urgent  response to this E-mail to enable us monitor this payment  effectively thereby making contact with Dr.  Richard Kelly.As directed to avoid further delay.
 
 
 
 
Provide your details below and forward it to Dr.  Richard Kelly. for the release of your Master Card.
 
FULL NAME.......
 
PHONE NUMBER.....
 
COUNTRY....
 
STATE.......
ADDRESS....
 
SEX.............
 
OCCUPATION........
 
AGE......
 
EMAIL ADDRESS......
 
 
 
Contact Name:Dr.Richard Kelly.
 
Contact Email Address: dr.richardk2@yahoo.com
 
 
Thanks and remain Bless
 
Mr. Michael J. Burn.
 
Supervising Manager.

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