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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: "U.S Treasury Department" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 01:56:46 -0700
Subject: SCAM VICTIM / 3,500,000.00 USD

U.S Treasury Department
E-mail: approval@fsa.usa.cc
Fax: +1 855-493-8954
                     SCAM VICTIM / 3,500,000.00 USD COMPENSATION- REF/PAYMENTS CODE:06654
 
 
The FBI  has apprehended some internet fraudsters who confessed that you have been a victim of their operations. Kindly respond to claim your compensation payment of the sum of 3,500,000.00 USD from the UN in conjunction with the government of the originating countries of these fraudsters. On this faith full recommendations,I want you to know that during the last UN meetings held at Proto Novo,Capital Of Benin Republic,it was alarmed so much by the rest of the world in the meetings on the lose of funds by various foreigners to the scams artists operating in syndicates all over the world today,in other to retain the good image of the country,the president of the country is now paying 100 victims of this operators $3.5Million USD each,Due to the corrupt and inefficient banking systems in Africa,the payments are to be paid by Royal Bank of Scotland as corresponding paying bank under funding assistance by the National Westminster bank London.
 
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In order to confirm that you are the beneficiary of the indicated funds you would be required to send a valid proof of identity(International passport or drivers license) You are also advised to provide us with your direct phone number to enable us provide you with important notifications with respect to the transfer of your compensation payment. Further information would be provided to you on receipt of your email response.
Details should sent via email to :
Approval department
E-mail: approval@fsa.usa.cc
Signed,
Michelle Scully (Compensation Payment Co-ordinator)

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