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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 JOHN BILL FBI SPECIAL AGENT" <jesusbueze3030@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrjohn.bill3030@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2020 10:36:44 -0500
Subject: Your Urgent Response Needed




935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535
Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI)

Note: if you found this email in your junk/spam, its because of your
internet isp server.

I am John Bill. from FBI unit,i have been instructed by the FBI Director
Christopher A. Wray, to inform you that out of our thorough investigation
lately ,we found out that one of the abandoned valid Packages such as ATM
Cards And Consignment Boxes by diplomatic agents who complained that the
beneficiaries failed to pay for the anti terrorist clearance certificate
to guide and show that the fund is no way related to fraud or drug
money,with the information we have here ,we found out that one of the
funds belongs to you and it worth the sum of $5.5 million US Dollars.
And you are meant to report back quickly with the fee for the needed
certificate to avoid wrong delivery as that is the only thing delaying
now,We are sorry that you might have had some difficulties in receiving
your $5.5 million US Dollars, in conclusion i want to inform you that you
are advised to stop and quit any outside transaction you are doing now for
this fund ,because your fund is now under our custody and we will deliver
it to you by our self.
Get back to us quickly to avoid any more delays on your fund delivery and
make sure you provide your phone number and your full delivery information
as well,
We awaits your kind response

Note:You are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to
anyone for security reasons due to Fraud.
thanks.

FBI Special Agent

MR JOHN BILL FBI SPECIAL AGENT


mrjohn.bill3030@gmail.com
John A.Bill


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