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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: "Interpol Worldwide Case Settlement Africa" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <m.sptso2icpo@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:35:45 +0100
Subject: Attention

 
This is Michael Foster with Interpol Worldwide Case Settlement Africa (IWCSBA). Your case file is now being handled, i'm the Special Agent Officer in Charge. This is regarding your retrieved funds of $25.5 million US Dollars from West Africa Nigeria.
 
After you have provided your information's, your case file will be uploaded to our system and you will be directed to our Secure Website to punch in your Case file Number for your confirmation. Your fund must be processed quickly and you must follow every instructions given to you quickly starting from now.
 
This is a legitimate Interpol Office and we fight against fraud and internet scam. This message you are now reading is highly confidential and the above mentioned funds belongs to the bonafide owner of this addressed email. Please cooperate with us and receive your funds. Thank you.
 
Please kindly provide the below as listed.
 
Your names.
Present home address.
Mobile Number and Other phone numbers.
Occupation and Office.
Any Government Valid Issued ID copy. (Standard procedure).
 
 
 
 
Michael Foster.
+1 (206) -745 8727
Interpol Worldwide Case Settlement B- Africa *( IWCSBA).
 
U-23 road, Mainland Lagos State, Nigeria.
IWCSBA HQ.
 
 
Connecting Police for a safer World
 
All communications with us may be monitored/ recorded to improve the quality of our service and for your protection and security.
 
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