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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: "PPAInformation.abuja@fco.gov.uk" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cnku1@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 20:07:39 -0700
Subject: Re: Payment Endorsment

Hello dear,

You were among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit

Compensation has been issued out to all the affected victims and is in endorsement to all the victims.

Government/BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Ghana and Bokinafaso received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Asia, and others.Following the meeting held with the four countries' Government and various countries' high commission for the fraudulent activities carried out by the citizens, Nigeria, Benin Republic, Bokinafaso and Ghana have recompensed you.

You were among those that were reported unpaid as at on Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee to make sure you receive your payment immediately.

 Contact the office of the consular (cnku1@outlook.com/+2348157567913) for an advise on how your recompense will be effected


19 Torrens Close Mississippi, Maitama, Abuja, Nigéria
British High Commission Abuja, Cím.

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