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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: secretariat@solid-app-api.be
Reply-To: fbiunit.johnbill@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:12:21 +0100
Subject: Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI)

Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI)
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535

I am John Bill from FBI unit,i have been instructed by our new FBI Director Christopher Wray, to inform you that out of our thorough investigation lately ,we found out that one of the abandoned valid Packages such as ATM Cards And Consignment Boxes by diplomatic agents who complained that the beneficiaries failed to pay for the anti terrorist clearance certificate to guide and show that the fund is no way related to fraud or drug money,with the information we have here ,we found out that one of the funds belongs to you and it worths the sum of $10.5 million US Dollars.
And you are meant to report back quick with the fee for the needed certificate to avoid wrong delivery as that is the only thing delaying now,We are sorry that you might have had some difficulties in receiving your $10.5 million US Dollars, in conclusion i want to tell you that you are advised to stop any outside transaction you are doing now for this fund ,because your fund is now under our custody and we will deliver it to you by our self.
Get back to us quick to avoid any more delay on your fund and make sure you provide your phone number and your full delivery information as well,
We awaits your kind response
thanks.

FBI Special Agent John Bill
phone: +1 (509) 245-2045

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