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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: "Chief McCain John" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <interpolpolice4809@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:35:44 +0200
Subject: FROM INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT

FROM INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.
Email  interpolpolice4809@gmail.com
text only +1 917-999-1480
 
 
 
You are welcome to desk of Chief McCain John, International Interpol Police  Force Investigation  Unit Nigeria ,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 has reported today from World delivering courier department.
 
 
 
This is official notice to you that your ATM Card worth total amount of $10.000,000  which was sent for you over a couple of  month
now  was returned back to Benin Republic, after report was received from ( FBI ) Washington DC Capital of United States of America, I know
that you have been waiting for the arrival of your ATM Card since months weeks now, it is unfortunate that it was returned back.
 
 
We need your absolute co-operation right now  because, your Consignment box worth total amount of $10.000,000,,is right now in custody of Interpol Police Force Unity Nigeria. due Corruption undermines political, social and economic stability. It threatens security and damages trust and public confidence in systems which affect peoples daily lives. Although corruption frequently occurs at local or national level, its consequences are global; its hidden costs immense.
 
 
And information we get from FEDEX DELIVERY COMPANY delivery company man stated that he been missing your location also you has dead and
even explained that he entered into an agreement with your families, to help them receiving your ATM Card.As the worlds largest
International Interpol Police organization,is taking its place at the forefront of the fight against corruption.after we received the
reported from (FBI) decided to call the consignment back into our
custody,just to find the truthful.
 
 
In view of this development, you are requested to confirm to us if you
are alive and also furnish us with
your full names, ..................
postage address.......................
telephone numbers .......................
email .....................
sex.................................
occupation.......................
country....................
 
 
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
 
 
Meanwhile,the demur rage your consignment has accumulated so far since it back into our custody  is total amount of $90.USD and I am advising
you to be fast in all your action to avoid more demur rages. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information with the fee of
$290.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 ATM CARD. Contact us now with
this email... interpolpolice4809@gmail.com
 
 
Thanks
Chief McCain John
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unit.
Email us right now    interpolpolice4809@gmail.com

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