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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: "Deputy Officer" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fbi-feedback.communications@f5.si>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020 21:15:38 +0100
Subject: Re: FBI, HEADQUARTERS: WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

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FEDERAL BUREAU of INVESTIGATION (FBI)
935 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., NW WASHINGTON, D.C.



Allocation: UC7/147/SN.
REF: HSBC/HTRS182/20.

Subject: YOUR AID TO NAVIGATE 'COVID-19' CHALLENGES !


Greetings to you, the (FBI) trust you and your loved ones are keeping safe, taking all necessary precautions against (COVID-19) Pandemic. Due to climate and financial challenges as a course of ‘Corona-virus’ outbreak, a global Pandemic.


The United States Jurisdiction with World Health Organization (WHO) Director - General Mr. Tedros Adhanom, have disbursed to Fifty persons worldwide the Grant value sum of ( USD $9,500,000.00 ) To help navigate the challenge of this volatile time. Please safeguard the above refs which are your vital remitting credentials and for more information, make provision of your phone contact and ID Card, an (FBI) Special Agent will guide you through the process. You can provide your number and ID card here or to "FBI" Remittance Department;

FBI Special Agent Mr. Mark Ruben, In Charge:
Contact e-Mail < fbi-agent_markruben@ssdmail.us >

We’re working on making Grant disbursement free and unlimited. But at the moment payee (bank) need some support to pay wages to help them overcome their challenges too. Therefore, Grant Fund transmission token sum of One Hundred and Sixteen Dollars shall be endorse at 3rd final Process by grantee. Don't get back if you’re not ready to comply to be funded/assisted. Grantees are successfully receiving without stress.


The US. Jurisdiction have taken the steps to respond and render aid for people all over the world, to assist navigate the increasing difficult challenges presented to all by the "COVID-19" Pandemic. Payment Management expects your positive response, but if you do not express an interest to endorse the $116 bank services fee, please ignore this email and stay safe.


Please Always remember to apply sanitary guides, wellness and health tips. Have a productive day and stay healthy! Stay safe and all the best.


Sincerely,

Ms. Andrea Gwen,
Deputy.
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
United States Department of Justice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
FBI.gov


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