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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: "Chief Anyim Pius Anyim" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <chiefpiusanyim2@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2017 05:38:21 +0100
Subject: Re: CIRCULAR TO TEN (10) SHORTLISTED CONFIRMED GOVERNMENT BONA-FIDE CONTRACTORS TO BE PAID IMMEDIATE

THE PRESIDENCY
Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Nigerian Presidential Complex, Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Cable/Tel/fax: +2348065033867
 
 
Re: CIRCULAR TO TEN (10) SHORTLISTED CONFIRMED GOVERNMENT BONA-FIDE
CONTRACTORS TO BE PAID IMMEDIATELY.
 
 
 
Attention: Beneficiary
 
 
Sir/Madam
 
This is to notify you that your case was presented to the board of
directors meeting this morning, and was deliberated that all
outstanding claim in the bank MUST obtain a WAIVER CLEARANCE PERMIT to
Terminate the Insurance Policy/Profile that covers your Legitimate
Entitlement of $10.5M.
 
It was discovered to the dismay of all participants that all
outstanding payment has been unnecessarily delayed despite been
cleared by the authorized Financial regulatory bodies. Be rest assured
that this Payment Structure will deliver your Family Legacy of $10.5M
to your Bankers with Integrity and in conformity with set standards
for Diplomatic Payment of long Dormant Funds, as this Waiver Clearance
Permit Program was specifically structured to succeed.
 
Sequel to this Development, you are advised to forward the required
sum of $85 only to perfect the LEGAL WAIVER LEGALITY CLEARANCE PERMIT
required for the Release of your total sum of $10.5M to your Bankers.
Kindly, forward the required sum via Western Union Money Transfer with
the name below.
 
Name: Presica Nwogu
Address: Lagos-Nigeria
Amount: $85=
 
Be informed that the total sum of $85= will cover the Professional
Charges of the Legal Attorneys on Finance/Insurance, that will
champion the constitutional Modality for the Review and Termination of
the Insurance in your favor.
 
Be rest assured that all Legality required for this Waiver Clearance
Permit has been duly observed and noted, therefore, you have nothing
to worry about.
 
YOUR CO-OPERATION WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED IN THIS REGARDS.
 
 
Waiting for your prompt response.
 
Have a great day and kind Regards,
 
 
Chief Anyim Pius Anyim
Secretary to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
 
 
 
Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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PRESIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL NOTE:
The information transmitted in this message and/or attachments is
confidential and/or privileged and is intended only for use of the
person or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended
recipient, any retention,
 
 

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