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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: "PATRICK OBI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <patrickobi1820@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2017 20:41:28 +0300
Subject: GOODNEWS?

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY.
CHAIRMAN DEBT RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
ANTI CORRUPT MONITORING DEPARTMENT
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.
No 10 Mambilla Street ,Off Aso Drive
Maitama District Abuja Nigeria
Direct Telephone Number: (+234-90-952-869-31 )
Email Address: patrick.obi19@yahoo.co.nz
 
ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY.
 
I am the Chairman Debt Reconciliation Committee From the Office of Presidency  appointed by the acting President Yemi Osinbajo Federal Republic of Nigeria  to fight against corruption here in Nigeria concerning all Contract/Inheritance and Scam victims Funds approved by the Government of Nigeria.
 
This meeting was held by the Nigerian Government with International Monetary Fund and United Nation after series of reports received concerning all Overdue funds and your email address was listed as one of the people for this compensation payment here.
 
Kindly reconfirm the details information below for us to start processing for your payment.
 
1)        Full Name.
2)        2) Contact Address.
3)        3)Direct Telephone Number.
4)        ) Occupation.
5)        Age and Copy of Identification.
 
We will be looking forward to receive the above details information for us to guide you and we will start up the process of your Fund Release without delay  because this is the First quarter  payment of the year as your email address was listed for this compensation Fund.
 
CALL ME WITH THIS NUMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION: + 234-90-952-869-31
 
CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN.
 
MY BEST REGARDS.
 
MR. PATRICK OBI
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY.
CHAIRMAN DEBT RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
ANTI CORRUPT MONITORING DEPARTMENT
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.
No 10 Mambilla Street ,Off Aso Drive
Maitama District Abuja Nigeria
Direct Telephone Number: (+234-90-952-869-31 )
Email Address: patrick.obi19@yahoo.co.nz

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