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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "stamp duty" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
- "accredited attorney" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "Gen. David Mark" < WWW.@siren.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Gen. David Mark" <www.ubagroup.ng@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 22:02:34 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention:

Attention:

Greetings! Having resumed office as the chief of staff to Mr. President, I have a good news for you today. After so many reports were brought to Mr. President regarding some of our foreign beneficiaries that has suffered in the hands of some unwise characters in the past in their quest to receive their inheritance, lottery, compensation and accumulated interest payments, which were being frustrated due to endless request for payment of taxes, fees and levies, Mr. President have deemed it necessary to use his position and office to help you out at this point.

In this regard and after so much deliberations and calculations, it was resolved that you will be paid the sum of $150,000.00 compensation now without any demand for any fee tax or levy. The only commitment, you are bound to under take is to arrange and come down to Nigeria and sign the final release order bond. Where by you can not be able to come here in person, it was resolved that an accredited attorney will sign the final release order bond on your behalf. You will be required to send to him a letter of authority (power of attorney) to enable him sign on your behalf and you will be required to pay only the signing and stamp duty fees. This is a statutory and mandatory charge that must be paid at the point of signing.

This is the information I have for you and you should reply as soon as possible so that I will know when you will be coming over for the signing ceremony or be given the details of the attorney that will act on your behalf. Note that the attorney will not be paid consulation and attorney fees as he is working under the Government and receives his salary.

Yours Truly,

Gen. David Mark (RTD)
Chief Of Staff To The President,
Federal Republic Of Nigeria.

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