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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: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP <"info."@arrow.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP <president.trunp@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2017 11:40:08 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GOOD NEWS!!!!


I am PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, and I am writing to inform you about your Bank Check Draft brought back by the United Embassy from the government of Benin Republic in the white house Washington DC been mandated to be deliver to your home address once you reconfirm it with the one we have here with us to avoid wrong delivery of your check draft
Fifty million united states dollars $50,000,000,00usd that was assigned to be delivered to your humble home address by Honorable president Donald Trump the president of this great country this week by a delivery agent MRS Yvette Aguilar

Also reconfirm your details for the check delivery by filling the form below and send it immediately for verification and for prompt collection of your fund.

Fill The Form Below:

1. Full Names :
2. Residential Address :
3. Mobile Number:
4. Fax Number :
5. Occupation :
6. Sex :
7. Age :
8. Nationality :
9. Country :

Accept my hearty congratulation again!

Yours Sincerely,
DONALD JOHN TRUMP
PRESIDENT U.S.A
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States








This is to acknowledge the receipt of your mail in respect to the winning fund from Benin Republic government of which you emerged as one of the beneficiary. I am very happy that we have finally located you after several attempts for the past few months. I know you might be wondering why we contacted you as the beneficiary of the fund since you are not related to the Benin Republic government According to the instruction left by Benin Republic government the draw for the winner was conducted based on random selection of individuals (via email addresses drawn from 250 countries on the internet index, whom he expects to continue in line with his selfless services to humanity.

Based on the draw conducted in March 2016 ,your email address emerged the winner of the fund valued us$50.000.000.00 usd (fifty million united states dollars) Hon: MR JAMES KNIGHT is the united state embassy to benin republic Government and also manger director as he was the one that notified us and asked the authority to contact you. So you do not need to buy ticket to play the lottery in order to win. We believe that you have read and understood the purpose for the fund is been delivered to you and we do hope that you will use it judiciously for the purpose of helping the needy and less privileged.

We have noted your information and instruction how to transfer your fund through a delivery agent.It has been mandated by the ministry Of Finance that due to some odd activities going on around the country which has actually tarnished the image of this great nation it is now a must that the beneficiary should endorse the official Fund Release Order document through an accredited attorney on your behalf though if you can report in person that will be perfect and acceptable to the management. Take note that you are expected to offset the cost of the process on the amount of $370usd only to enable the attorney work as the authority demands. We have also sent a report to the board of directors of (IMF) who is in charge of this payment exercise I believe they will confirm that to you shortly as we move to the next level.

We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square

I don’t want any delay on this advice, as far as I am involve, be rest assured of this, kindly struggle to raise this $370 and leave every other thing concerning this delivery to me and you will confirm the receipt of your fund this week... Your funds has been approved by the Federal Government of United States Of America and the Federal Ministry of Finance, so you are covered. Believe me and trust me that you will organize a big party to celebrate the success in getting this fund


Yours Sincerely,
DONALD JOHN TRUMP
PRESIDENT U.S.A
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States.












Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do you need to love your country the way you love yourself. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, I Mr Donald J. Trump my heart is pure fear not and believe in my decision you'll know when you find it.

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. Am here to make a different, There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.

Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.I believe that two people are connected at the heart,You must be connected with your country more especially the love of your president and your follow citizen and it doesn't matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.
Moreover,You will send the fee to our Representative in Benin who will help in obtaining the necessary document,Once you send the fee to our cashier information,I personally will order the release of your check draft to your nearest home address without anymore delay or stoppage from any organizations and you are authorized to pick your funds at any bank of your choice.And i wish to let you know that the check draft you will receive will contain the sum of $50million united state dollars,

Be it as it may concern,Bellow is our cashier information you will use to wire the little payment,He will help us to obtain all the necessary document in Benin,And you have nothing to be worried about because i have devoted my entire time to be at your service,All i need from you is to be honest with this transaction until you received your legit check book.

SEND THE LITTLE FEE TO THIS CASHIER INFORMATION IN LOCATION OF BENIN WHERE THE FUND IS BEING MANDATED TO BE WIRED TO YOU WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND THE MONEY WILL BE SENT VIA MONEY GRAM TRANSFER.

Receiver Name:Nonso Okote
Country:Benin
City /Address:Cotonou:
Text question:urgent
Answer:needed
Zip code:+229
Amount:$370.00
Sender's Name?
Mtcn........

KINDLY FORWARD ME THE SENDERS NAME AND MONEY CONTROL NUMBER FOR BETTER VERIFICATION.


Yours Sincerely,
DONALD JOHN TRUMP
PRESIDENT U.S.A
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States.



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