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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: "Dr Ben Wilson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fedexexpresscorierservice@live.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:05:58 +0530
Subject: Contact FedEx Express Courier International Service For Your Parcel.

Attention:Please
 
The United Nations has awarded you $3.4 Million USD. For compensation of scam victims from International lottery companies that held from African countries Asia  Europe and America.Which your email i.d was found in the list.
 
To claim your prize Contact FedEx Courier World Express Service For the Delivery of your parcel as form of consignment.That located in Benin Republic. With your delivery address such as below.
 
Your Full Name: ______
Your Complete Address : ______
Country /City of Residence:___
Direct Home Telephone /Mobile Number:____
copy of your id for identifications if any; _______
Occupation:___
Grander:____
Age:_____
 
Contact FedEx Courier World Express Service Immediately with your above Mentioned information and request for immediate shipment of your parcel.
 
Contact Person: Dr. Nelson White
Head Of FedEx Courier Express Service Delivery Dept
PHONE:+229-688-274-35
FAX: +229-688-234-65
Address: No 55 Sebeya block 4 59100 Akpakpa-Cotonou -Benin Republic.
E-mail : fedexexpresscorierservice@live.com
 
Best Wishes.
Barr. Ben Wilson.
The United Nations Speaker.

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