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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: COLMARK CHAMBERS <barr_markwilfred@live.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:37:11 +0000
Subject: This is to officially inform you that .








COLMARK & CO. CHAMBERS




Colmark Chambers Address: 10, Ajao Estate, International Airport Road Lagos-Nigeria. Telephone: +234-706-332-9603 (Accredited Specialist)
10, Ajao Estate, International Airport Road Lagos-Nigeria

Our Ref:___________________ Your Ref:____________________
==================================================================




Attn: Beneficiary,

This is to officially inform you that this chambers has received your mail and we have agreed to work with you in securing the transfer of your funds to you safely without any stress, I shall be your standing lawyer, your representing attorney here in Nigeria and I will sign and endorse every necessary document that is attached to the transfer of your fund accordingly.

We shall proceed to the Ministry of Finance to confirm the authenticity of the onward transfer of the mentioned fund first thing tomorrow morning.
I must say congratulations to you because the payment of your outstanding payment shall be released to you as long as you take to the advice of this office.

The Ministry of Finance in conjunction with the International Monetary Funds (IMF) has programmed a relief measure that will enable the immediate release of funds that belongs to every international beneficiary without any further questioning and delays.

Your fund shall be release to you as soon as possible.

The International Affair Department of the Ministry of Finance has liaise with the IMF to ensure the security of every International beneficiary without any imposter or fraudulent acts, In this case, this Chambers hereby advise that you should stop any transaction with any individual or group of persons who claim to be in possession of remitting your outstanding payment to you. This has to be done to ensure safe transfer of your fund and to protect your fund from been intercepted.

You are hereby advised to fill the below form correctly, this will enable legal office to cross check your file in the Ministry of Finance.

Name:
Full Address:
Phone Number:
Age:
Amount Expected:

As soon as i receive the below information, i shall quickly drive down to the Ministry of Finance to cross check your fund and why you have not yet receive your fund.

We hereby advised you to stop paying money to any individual or group of persons who claim to be in possession of remitting your outstanding payment.

Colmark Chambers Terms & Conditions:

* You are expected to be conversant with this office via email and Phone calls.
* You are expected to furnish this office with each and every information sent to you by any individual or group of persons to be in possession of remitting your outstanding payment.
* You should always wait for my legal advice before taking any action with individual or group of persons who claim to be in possession of remitting your outstanding payment.
* You will need to furnish me with all your personal information e.g your full names, age, current home address, company address, marital status, occupation, and private phone numbers.

Note: We are 100% available at your services as long as you can comply with our terms and follow the instruction given to you by this noble chamber.

We promise to render the best of our service and to make sure we bring smiles to your face at the end of this transaction.

Reply as soon as you receive this mail.

Yours In Service,
Barr. Mark Wilfred (Esq.)
_________________________________________________________________
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