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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: info1@paragonconsultingltd.com
Reply-To: mredwardlamekekadamu@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 14:56:12 -0800
Subject: my subject

FROM THE DESK OF
Mr. Edward Adamu
Director International Telex Department
Central Bank Of Nigeria C .B .N

CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT
ATTN:

I am Mr. Edward Adamu the Director International Telex Department C .B .N I decided to contact you because of the prevailing security report
reaching my office and the intense nature of polity in Nigeria.This is to inform you about our plan to send your fund to you via cash
Delivery, this system will be easier for you and for us.

We are going to send your contract part payment of US$15.3. Million to you via Diplomatic courier service. I have secured every needed
document to cover the money. Note: The Money is coming on 2 security proof boxes, the boxes are sealed with Synthetic nylon seal and padded with machine. I will
use my position as The Director international Telex Department c.b.n to release this fund to You. The boxes are coming with a Diplomatic
agent who will accompany the Boxes to your house address. All you need to do now Is to send to me:

1.Your full name
2. Your full house address
3. Your identity such as, international passport, driver's license or
national identification card.
5. Your contact phone numbers,
5.Occupation

The Diplomatic attached will travel with this required information's For the delivery of your fund. He will call you immediately he arrives
Your country's airport. I hope you understand me. I will let you know when these consignments will be lifted, and Note: The diplomatic does not
know the original contents of the boxes.

The content was declared to him as Sensitive Photographic Film Material. I did not declare money to him, please If he call you and
Ask you the contents please tell them the same thing OK.Contact me immediately an I will let you know how far I have gone with The arrangement.I will
secure
the Diplomatic immunity clearance Certificate that will be tagged on the boxes to make it stand as a diplomatic consignment, which I will
dispatch along with the security inner Keys of the consignments to enable you access these consignments as soon as it delivered to you.

This clearance will make it pass every custom checkpoint all over the world without hitch. Confirm the receipt of this message and send the
requirements to me Immediately you receive this message.Please I need your urgent reply because the boxes are schedule to airlift as soon as
we hear
from you. Contact me immediately you receive this message For More Details.

Best Regards,

Mr. Edward Adamu
The Director International Telex Department
Central Bank of Nigeria.
Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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