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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: "British High Commission" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <britishhighcommission686@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 05:03:20 -0700
Subject: SCAM VICTIM OF YOUR PAYMENT.

British High Commission
Plot 1137
Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria
 
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8am-4pm.
Friday: 8am-1pm
 
Attention: Sir/Madam,
 
The British High Commission in Abuja Nigeria, BENIN REPUBLIC, SOUTH AFRICA, and GHANA AND BURKINA FASO received a report of scam against you and other British/US and Asian citizens etc.
 
You are listed and approved for payment as one of the Scammed Victims; get back to us as soon as possible for immediate payment of your compensation funds. On these faithful recommendations, I want you to know that during the last UN meetings held in Abuja Nigeria, it was alarmed so much by the rest of the world in the meetings on the loss of funds by various foreigners to the scam artists operating in syndicates all over the world today, in other to retain the good image of the country, the president of the these Countries comprising NIGERIA, BENIN REPUBLIC, SOUTH AFRICA, GHANA, AND BURKINA FASO are in collaboration with the America government, European Union and Asia continent.
 
Due to the corrupt and inefficient banking systems in Nigeria, the payments are to be paid through (Mrs. Julie  J. Richard) BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION Headquarters ,Abuja Nigeria Although their funding streams such as the Strategic Program Fund (formerly GOF), Public Diplomacy Project Fund, Bilateral Program Budget and Returns & Re-integration Fund also under funding assistance by the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc in Collaboration with the Bank of America. According to the number of applicants at hand, 32 proved victims has been paid, half of the victims are from the United States, Europe and Asia, we still have more 76 left to be paid their compensations.
 
Yours was among those that were reported unpaid as at this week and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the committee to make sure you receive your compensation immediately. You also have to note that you will get all your original documents and certificates with guarantee from IMF which will pay for the documents I will use to back your fund before this fund will be release into your account and if you are not ready to settle the bill, then you have to quit this transaction in time. You can call me with my office number +2349022874680 for more information.
 
And that's why our dear PRESIDENT has decided to eliminate crime and compensate the victims of such crime. And it might interest you to understand that your name is among the list of those that have to be compensated. Meanwhile, I warn you to be careful about the email you receive to avoid being a victim of such crime again. So, I need you to get back to me Immediately, for me to guide you on how your payment will get to you through these following options (1) Bank to Bank Wire transfer (2) Via ATM (3) Through a courier service.
 
Be advised not to have any further contacts with any internet scam artists to avoid any more lost of fund.
 
Contact us immediately to check if the endorsed date suits you.
 
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
 
Yours in Service
 
Mrs. Catriona Laing
FCO, Chief Operating Officer and
Director General for Corporate Affairs

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