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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: JAMES NEBA <"WWW."@isis.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: JAMES NEBA <interpolpolice59@yeah.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2017 04:10:55 +0900 (JST)
Subject: INTERPOLINTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION?




INTERPOLINTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION?
REGIONAL COMMAND HEADQUARTERS,COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC.
EMAIL: CONTACT {interpolpolice59@yeah.net }
TELL: (+229) 66.67.27.57}
Attention JAMES NEBA:

Welcome to the Regional Command Headquarters of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) This is Agent Maxwell Shargan, your Investigating Police Officer.

I was contacted by the Chairperson of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to lunch a full scaled/intensive investigation on syndicates that have impersonated some office to swindle you.
Prior to a 100% investigation lunched, I started with Cotonou, Benin Republic because some of the culprits confessed to have been operating from Benin Republic, so after arresting these ones we could over there, I got some information on their link in Nigeria.

Further to wiretapping out scammers from this region, we have had some bottle-neck in the fight against scammers as most of them have gone nuclear.

These one that we arrested in Benin, were took them to court for first hearing, however the case was adjourn till next month.
However; we need your absolute co-operation right now because,your ATM MATER CARD worth total amount of $15.5 Million,is right now in our custody. we have also agreed with the presidency that we will handle this payment by ourselves to avoid the hopeless situation created by those criminal's.

In view of this development, you are requested to re-confirm and furnish us with your full names, postage address and telephone numbers to enable us deliver your ATM MASTER CARD to your door step by INTERNATIONAL POLICE FORCE IMMUNITY .We have 16 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 were diplomatic relations do not exist between particular Countries.Action is taken within 72 hours the limits of existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Interpol's constitution prohibits any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character. Interpol as 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-ordinates efforts to trace,seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries.

Meanwhile,the postal charges of your ATM MASTER CARD required to get to your door step is total amount of $385.00 only. And I am advising you to be fast in all your action to avoid demurrages. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information with the fee of $385.00 usd ,we will proceed in delivering your ATM CARD which will be accompanied by our delegate.For security reasons .

Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.

Receiver, Name: MR ANTHONY OSITA ;
Country/City:Cotonou-Benin Republic
Test Question.: ......Today?Text
Answer.:...... ..........Yes,
Mtcn................................
Amount..............................
Sender Name....................

THANK YOU

OFFICER IN CHARGE, MAXWELL SHARGAN.REGIONAL COMMAND HEADQUARTERSCOTONOU BENIN. RC-32657.

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