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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.JOHNNY ALMANTE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barrubendaniel@yeah.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:42:39 -0800
Subject: THE TRUTH OF YOUR COMPENSATION FUNDS.

Hello beneficiary ,
 
I am MR.JOHNNY ALMANTE, one of those people that took part in receiving Inheritance funds and Lottery funds from European banks even from many lottery organizers,ATM card and Compensation funds etc few days ago and they refused to pay me, I had paid different fees while in the United States trying to get my funds from those banks,ATM CARD And Compensation and lottery organizers but all to no avail. So I decided to travel to West African Nigeria,  with all my compensation documents, and I was directed by the IMF Director to contact the re-conciliator Barrister Ruben Daniel who is also an good man, A agent and a member of the  IMF COMPENSATION AWARD COMMITTEE currently working with IMF in the WEST NIGERIA and I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake. Barrister Ruben Daniel personally directed me on how to claim my Inheritance or Lottery payment.
Right now I have received my compensation funds of $2,000,000 Moreover, Barrister Ruben Daniel, showed me some information of those that are yet to receive their Inheritance or Lottery payment and I saw your email address as one of the beneficiaries, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you.
 
I will personally advise you to contact Barrister Ruben Daniel, he will assist you as he is a very religious man with the fear of God.
i know it will be hard for you to believe me but the truth has to be said,i will really advice you to contact him because he will really assist you in an transfer.
 
Compensation Award Office.
 
Name: Barrister Ruben Daniel
Email: barrubendaniel@yeah.net
 
Listed below are the name of fraudsters and banks behind the non release of your funds that I managed to sneak out for your kind perusal.
 
1) Mr. James B. Comey Jr
2) Ms. Carman L. Lapointe
3) Mr Ban Ki-moon
4) Mr. Dan Rochas (I.M.F)
5) Mrs. Tanner Williams
6) Robert S. Mueller, III
7) Mr Jim Ovia: Zenith Bank Plc In Nigeria
8) Dr Godwin Emefiele
9) Ibrahim Mustapha
10) Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde
11) Micheal Edward
12) Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
13) Mrs. Sherry Williams
14) Mr Wilson Norman
15) Dr. Patrick Aziza Deputy Governor - Policy / Board Member
16) Barrister Ucheuzo Williams
17) Miss Donna Gwen
18) Frank Edward (ATM DEPARTMENT)
18) John Rob
19) rita johnson 
20) Ms Becky Donald
21) mr john will
22) ms.rita johnson
23) mr. walker dickson
24) Peter Michael
25) George Mankarious
26) Emile Mutambo
27) Dr. Robert Mooma
28) David Weyne Mutango
29) James Morgan
30) Larry Moore   
31) Gloria Momoh   
32) Col. John Muguh
33) Uiku Mavzer
34) Eng. John Momoh   
35) Dr. Aaron Momodu
36) Barrister Michael Moss
37)JOHN NWEKE, IBA bank.
38)CHINEDU EGO,
39) re Charles Ballassi.
40)JANG DOO-HWAN,
41) The brother of Mr. CHUN > DOO-HWAN,
42) the former President of South Korea.
CONFIRM YOUR DETAIL BELOW TO AVOID WRONG DELIVERY OF YOUR FUND WORTH $2.5 MILLION DOLLAR.
1. Full Name..................................
2. Residential Address.............................
3. Phone Number............................
4. Fax Number................
5. Occupation.................
6. Sex...........
7. Age.......................   
8. Nationality.............
9. Country......................
10.scan copy passport...........
 
Please reconfirm the above address to avoid any wrong delivery of your fund s far.
 
 
If you are really dealing with such, You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund's is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing. The only money I paid after I met Barrister Ruben Daniel was just $100 for the activating Fee for my account, take note that if you are not in any way related to this funds do not reply or insult.
 
Thank You and Be Blessed.
MR.JOHNNY ALMANTE
1824 KINGSTON LANE,
FLOWER MOUND,
TEXAS 75028
 
 
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