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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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Fraud email example:

From: "ROBERT SWAN MUELLER III" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fbispyoff@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 03:48:16 -0700
Subject: FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET....05/01/2010

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
WASHINGTON D.C ROOM,7367
J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI BUILDING
935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
NW WASHINGTON, DC 20535,
Telephone Number+1  (206) 350  5763
E-mail: cyberdivision@fed-bureauofinvestigation.org
 
RE: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET.
 
 
Attention:
 
 
We believe this notification meet you in a very good present state of mind and health.The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, D.C in conjunction with some other relevant Investigations Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that your e-mail address was found among the list of foreigner that have been scammed by Nigerian Fraudsters in the process of claiming your over-due contract payment. It might interest you to know that we have signed an agreement with the PRESIDENT Commander In-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria, ALHAJI UMARU MUSA YAR'ADUA and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fight against this and to return all contract funds that has been stolen and people who has been scammed too.A total sum of US$12,500,000.00 (Twelve million and five hundred united states dollars) has been set aside for reimbursement. We have taken out time in screening through this project as stipulated on our
 
However, we were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. Joan C. Bailey from OHIO has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claim purported to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your reimbursement fund valued at about US$12,500,000.00 (Twelve million and five hundred united states dollars), but the Central Bank office did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank information which was forwarded to them by the above named Lady so that the main reason why they contacted us so as to assist them in making the investigations. They informed our office that we should warn our dear citizens who must have been informed of their reimbursement payment which was awarded to them from the Central Bank of Nigeria, to be very careful prior to this irregularities so that they don't fall victim to this ugly ci rcumstance once again. And should
NAME:  MR.SANUSI LAMIDO .A.SANUSI
OFFICE ADDRESS: Central Bank of Nigeria,
                 Central Business District,
                 Cadastral Zone, Abuja, Federal Capital
                 Territory, Nigeria.
Tel #: 234-1-418-4710.
Email: online@centbkofng.org
 
All modalities has already been worked out even before you were contacted and note that we will be monitoring all your dealings with them as you proceed so you don't have anything to worry about. All we require from you henceforth is an update so as to enable us be on track with you and the Central Bank of Nigeria. Without wasting much time, will want you to contact them immediately with the above email address so as to enable them attend to your case accordingly without any further delay as time is already running out and also to notify them if you refer Mrs. Joan C. Bailey from OHIO to claim your fund. Should in case you need any more information in regard to this notification, feel free to get back to us so that we can brief you more as we are here to guide you during and after this project has been completely perfected and you have received your contract fund as stated.
Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.
 
 
Best Regards,
Robert S. Mueller III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA.
Telephone Number+1  (206) 350  5763
E-mail: cyberdivision@fed-bureauofinvestigation.org

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