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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: HEADQUARTER INTERPOL <WWW.@circus.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: HEADQUARTER INTERPOL <w.inspectoroffice@qq.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 03:31:47 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FROM INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTER INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.

FROM INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTER INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.
Chief Hon Sir Mike Okiro Inspector General of fraud International Interpol
Police Force Unity
E-MAIL:(w.inspectoroffice@qq.com)

You are welcome to desk of Chief Hon Sir Mike Okiro,International Interpol
Police Force Investigating Unit Benin Republic,Working together towards a
corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity, justice and the
rule of law’ Mission statement of the International Anti-Corruption Academy,We
cover West African Countries. You have been reported today from World
delivering courier department.

This is official notice to you that your consignment which was sent for you
over a couple of months now was returned back to Benin Republic,after reported,
received from (FBI) Washington DC Capital of United States of America, I know
that you have been waiting for the arrival of your Consignment for months now,
it is unfortunate that it was returned back,in case if anyone might be
contacting you via phone or email.We need your absolute co-operation right now
because,your package box worth total amount of Usd$8.5 Million,is right now in
custody of Interpol Police Force Unity Benin Republic. due Corruption
undermines political, social and economic stability.

It threatens security and damages trust and public confidence in systems which
affects people’s daily lives. Although corruption frequently occurs at local
or national level, its consequences are global; its hidden costs immense.And
information we get from David Mark delivery company man stated that he missed
your location also stated you are now dead and even,explained that you entered
into an agreement with your families, to help them receive your consignment.

As the world’s largest International Interpol Police organization,is taking its
place at the forefront of the fight against corruption.after we received the
report from (FBI) we decided to call the consignment back to our custody just
to find out the truth behind it.

The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and
implement new initiatives to further law enforcement’s efficiency in the fight
against corruption. It is a multi-disciplinary group with members from all
regions of the world, co-ordinating and harmonizing different national and
regional approach.The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world’s
first educational institute dedicated to fight corruption. It will allow law
enforcement professionals and others to learn from the world’s foremost
authorities in anti-corruption training, research and investigation.

In view of this development, you are requested to confirm to us if you are
alive and also furnish us with your full names, Home address and telephone
numbers to enable us deliver this consignment to your door step by
International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity,We have 186 member
Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border Police co-operation,
and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose
mission is to prevent or combat International Crime.

Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation even where
diplomatic relations do not exist between particular Countries.Action is taken
within 72hours the limits of existing laws in different Countries and in the
spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Interpol constitution
prohibits any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or
racial character. Interpol in Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force
and the
Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership and
direction to the Organization.

Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Stars Initiative, is working
towards the recovery and return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol
to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinate efforts to
trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victims.Meanwhile,the demur-
rage your consignment has accumulated so far since it back into our custody is
total amount of Us$255 and I am advising you to be fast in all your action to
avoid more demur-rage. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above
information with the fee of Us$255.dollar ,we will proceed in delivering your
consignment which will be accompanied by our delegate,For security reasons
endeavor to indicate this ( CODE NUMBER ) ( BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that
you are the rightful owner of the consignment box.

Below information are the Interpol Police accountant officer name where you
should send the fee asap.

Receiver's Name...... Chris Ben
Country...............Benin Republic
Text Question..........We trust
Answer.............In our God
Amount......Usd$255.00 only

Thanks
E-MAIL(w.inspectoroffice@qq.com)
Chief Hon Sir Mike Okiro
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unity

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