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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: "Mr. J.C Langenberg " <langerbergm@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrben7r7@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 02:44:24 -0700
Subject: Compensation

Agent J.C. Langenberg,
Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Field Office,
NM USA

Dear beneficiary,

Payment file#: GHV-152/CBN-U19X

This message is reaching you from FBI Authority New Mexico. We write to notify you that you were selected as one of scam victims who are yet to receive his/her original funds or compensation. Read this email carefully and act in accordance with the instructions. Please, accept our apologies if this email went to your Spam folder.

After crucial reports from our secrete agents, series of meetings have been held over the past 7 months with the secretary general of UN. These reports showed obviously that you have not received your funds due to the past corrupt Government officials. It was also discovered that some individuals have been taking advantage of you and others while trying to claim the funds. This is absolute wickedness.

Fortunately, The National Central Bureau of Interpol enhanced by the United Nations and World bank groups have successfully passed a mandate to the current Nigerian presidency, to boost the exercise of clearing all foreign debts including the one owe to you, other individuals and organizations who are yet to receive either their Contract Sum, Winnings, Inheritance or compensation funds. To this effect, you are entitled to receive sum of 2.9 million US dollars from Central bank of Nigeria under the supervision of FBI and UN authorities.

Three methods of payment were made available for this transaction: ATM Card; Cashier Check; bank to bank transfer. Your payment would be made via your preferred method. The success of your payment is guaranteed.

You are advised to contact only our correspondent in Africa, Mr. Mark Ruben. He is the funds transfer agent who was assigned to handle your payment alongside the director of Central bank of Nigeria to avoid any more issues in Africa. Send your below details to his email address right away and call him.
1. Full name...
2. Home address...
3. Phones#...
4. A copy of ID...
5. Occupation...
6. Preferred payment method (Bank Transfer, ATM Card, and Cashier Check)...

Contact person: Mr. Mark Ruben
E-mail: mrben7r7@hotmail.com

The transaction is being monitored by fbi authority to ensure successful completion.

Regards,
Agent J.C. Langenberg
Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Field Office, NM USA
Phone: +1 575 201 2194 (SMS only)
E-mail: langerbergm@gmail.com

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