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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- cbnpayment.centralbnk001@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "FBI.WASHINGTON DC." (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 06:15:10 -0700
Subject: ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY
OFFICIAL LETTER FROM FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
CELL PHONE (702) 758-8239
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET
ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY
The federal bureau of investigation (FBI).Through our intelligence-monitoring network has discovered that the transaction that the bank contacted you previously was legal.Recently the fund has been legally approved to be paid via ATM CARD.
The federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington Dc, in conjunction with the United Nations (UN) financial department have investigated through our monitoring your past transaction in Africa. You have the legitimate right to claim your fund awarded too you by the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington Dc, in conjunction with the United Nations (UN) financial department.
You are too contact the FedEx courier company immediately for the delivery of your ATM CARD via Email or phone number.
Email: cbnpayment.centralbnk001@gmail.com
Phone Number: +2349052400114
We the federal bureau of investigation decided to contact the FedEx Courier Service Company in West Africa for them to give us their procedures on how to sent this money to you without any further complain or delay. We just got an information from the United Nations (UN) and they have loaded your ATM CARD with $1000,000.00 ONE MILLION US DOLLARS and submit to the FedEx courier service company for immediate delivery to your doorstep.
You are too reconfirm your personal details too the FedEx courier company immediately for them too start the processing of the delivery of your ATM CARD too your door step.
(A) Your Residential Address and Direct phone Number.
(B) Scanned Copy of your Intel Passport or Driver's License.
As soon as we receive the required information we shall release your funds to you either by ATM CARD.
Reply upon receipt of our mail.
Respond Urgent.
Director is Christopher A. Wray,
FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
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