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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: ICCC <info@tfap.com>
Reply-To: <m.spenc1001@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:30:45 -0700
Subject: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
In Partnership with: FBI/EFCC/NW3C/IAI
REF:FLP-IP/2422-FM10089/0877
 
INTENDED ONLY FOR: Email Owner
 
Our record indicates that you are eligible to receive restitution for one or more of the internet fraud schemes you've been a victim of. See necessary case details below,
 
Case on apprehended internet fraudster, (Valentine Iro and a certain Chukwudi Christogunus Igbokwe), case of both Nigerian nationals arrested on felony charges in Atlanta, August 2019 has officially been closed. The case was closed based on the following terms; (1). Restitution Order: seized assets shall be liquidated and converted into a restitution fund, (2). Time served plus 68 months and, (3). 10 years probation inclusive.
 
You can browse on the link: https://dailypost.ng/2019/08/23/fbi-releases-list-80-nigerians-arrested-fraud-names-lead-suspects/
 
The perpetrator and his group of co-offenders had over 2000 aliases originating from Russia, Nigeria, Ghana, London and many more masking their original identities. Our records indicate that you have been a victim of fraud because your contact details were found on several devices belonging to the perpetrator of which this contact was made possible.
 
Following their arrest and discoveries, this makes you eligible to receive restitution for damages caused by their crimes.
 
Being that both apprehended fraudsters operated on an international scale and victimized thousands of individuals and companies of several nationalities; we determined that the investigation had to be kept private and away from public media to maintain unitary judgment and integrity in international relations. Because this was a private investigation, all victims were represented by a professional court-appointed public defender, with over 10 years of experience on similar cases. Haven consistently pursued the case for over two years, we successfully secured restitution payments of $1,150,910.00 USD for each victim.
 
Restitutions are ordered to be paid to victims of these crimes before the end of this fiscal year 2022. However, to start receiving your entitled benefits, you are advised to get in touch with Mr. Mike Spencer Esq. in charge of administrative reports and fund transfer processing. Contact him immediately by emailing the address below:
  
NAME: Mr. Mike Spencer Esq.
E-MAIL: m.spenc1001@aol.com
PHONE: +1 (386) 628-0388
 
Kindly reconfirm the below data's for review;
 
Your Full Names :..............
Your Address :..............
Home/Cell Phone :..............
Age :.............
 
Contact him for a review of the above details for the security of this transaction. Further information will be provided on your contact, he has the sole obligation to handle your fund transfer process. Kindly desist from any other contact you may have with any persons or office to avoid being ripped off..{IMPORTANT}.
 
Note: This restitution fund is endorsed by the United States Government, Federal Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; this means that your safety is fully guaranteed. If this mail gets to you wrongly, we advise that you kindly decline and pay no attention to it as the information stated herein is termed confidential and not for public use.
 
*Kindly Note that all entries must be claimed before the end of this year 2022. Be sure to quote your Reference Number {REF:FLP-IP/2422-FM10089/0877} in all correspondence with him and also the bank for quick acknowledgement.
 
Once again accept my congratulations in advance.
 
Sincerely Yours,
 
Luis M. Quesada
Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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