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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.Lawrence William D\( CDDF\)" <itpolm@gmail.com>
Reply-To: worlddiplomat@live.com
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:48:20 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Attention-Attention-Attention your USD$4.5 Million:


Attention-Attention-Attention your USD$4.5 Million:

 



You are welcome to International Interpol Police Force Investigating Unit Benin Rep.



We are Working towards a corruption-free world by promoting and
defending integrity, justice and the rule of law’ Mission statement of
the International Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African
Countries.   This is official notice to you that we have been mandated
by His Excellency Mr. President Dr Thomas Boni Yayi to monitor and
follow up your payment of USD$4.5 Million with western union Benin
Republic office.



We came to understand through our investigation team that you have been
trying to claim your funds for a couple of  months now and you are yet
to receive your funds due to corruptions in western union office. It was
based on this that His Excellency Mr. President mandated us to handle
your payment and make sure that you receive your funds without any delay
as he is trying to rebulid the good image of this country with our
foreign conterparts all over the world. Our duty is to put a stop to all
corruption frequently occurs at local or national level with the help
of Federal Bureau of Investigation  (FBI) whom we work hand to hand with
to get hold of all the hidden and Idenitify thiefs local and
international level. The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption
(IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to further law
enforcement’s efficiency in the fight against corruption.



 



It is a multi-disciplinary group with members from all regions of the
world, coordinating and harmonizing different national and regional
approaches. The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the
world’s first educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption. It
will allow law enforcement professionals and other  to learn from the
world’s foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and
investigation. We need your absolute co-operation right now so that you
can receive your total amount of USD$4.5 Million which is now in custody
the Interpol Police Force Unity office Benin Republic.





In view of this development, you are requested to confirm and furnish us
with your full names, postage address and telephone numbers to enable
us proceed with process of your fund delivering to you through our
diplomatic International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity service as
consignment to your door step. We have 186 member Countries. Created in
1923, it facilitates cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and
assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to
prevent Internation Crime. Interpol aims to facilitate International
Police Force co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist
between particular Countries.Action is taken within 72hours the limits
of existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Interpol  constitution prohibits
any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or
racial character. Interpol as Leadership The President of Interpol
Police Force and the Secretary General work closely together in
providing strong leadership and direction to the Organization.



Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation  (FBI), is working towards the recovery of funds and
return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol to actively engage
national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to trace,
seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries and
Indivduals. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information
and the mailing fee of $108 USD,we will proceed in delivering of your
consignment to you immediately. For security reasons endeavour to
indicate this ( CODE NUMBER BJ/KHL18572) this code shows that you are
the rightful owner of the consignment box we are about to deliver you.



Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the delivery fee of $108.



Receiver Name:/ Mrs Onwujekwe Marcel

City:/         Cotonou

Country.:/     Benin Republic

Question.:      To Whom

Answer.:/     Marcel

Amount;/     $108 USD

Send the MTCN & Sender Name & Complete Address:



Upon the receipt of the mailing fee and your complete address the
delivery of your consignment will take place within 48 hours you will
receive your consignment at your door step.





  



Yours Faithfully

Mr.  Lawrence  William D( CDDF).




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