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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: "JOHN BRENNAN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jbrennanj01@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 19:50:47 +0800
Subject: YOUR URGENT ATTENTION TO THIS SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER UDEPJFQOCM

ANTI-TERRORIST AND MONETARY CRIMES DIVISION
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY CYBER CRIME
FOREIGN PAYMENT /LOGISTICS & SURVEILLANCE .
1000 COLONIAL FARM ROAD; MCLEAN,
VIRGINIA 22101 USA

Dear

YOUR URGENT ATTENTION TO THIS SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER.

On behalf of Central Intelligence Agency we are truly sorry for the ugly situation you have been through. We the CIA have been working towards the eradication of fraudsters and scam Artists in Africa with the help of the organization of African Unity (OAU) United Nations (UN), European Union (EU)and the International Monetary Fund(IMF). We have also been able to track down so many of this scam artist in various parts of African countries which includes(Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Ghana, Cameroon and Senegal)and they are all in Government custody now, they will appear at the International Criminal Court (ICC)Hague Netherlands soon for Criminal/Fraud Justice.

Nevertheless we wish to bring to your knowledge investigation analysis and report from FACT FINDING DEPT, it was noted that several promises were made to release and remit your propose funds by the impostors. On this note you are strictly advised to stop further communication with person or person (s) pretending to assist you in pursuance to your claim your long awaited funds. Apparently you are expected to forward copies of documents or email correspondence you may have received from those impostors and corrupt.

I will advise you to stop further communication to avoid jeopardizing our investigation and new resolution designed exclusively to wipe off your tears and restore and reinstate your payment.

Our in service,
JOHN BRENNAN (DIRECTOR)
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

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