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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: david Manpass <christyosborn40@gmail.com>
Reply-To: davidmanpass@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2021 23:10:59 -0700
Subject: HELLO.



--
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535
Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI)
www.fbi.gov


Note: if you found this email in your junk/spam, its because of your
internet isp server.

I am John Bill. from FBI unit,i have been instructed by the FBI Director
Christopher A. Wray, to inform you that out of our thorough
investigation lately ,we found out that one of the abandoned valid
Packages such as ATM Cards And Consignment Boxes by diplomatic agents
who complained that the beneficiaries failed to pay for the anti
terrorist clearance certificate to guide and show that the fund is no
way related to fraud or drug money,with the information we have here ,we
found out that one of the funds belongs to you and it worth the sum of
$10.5 million US Dollars.
And you are meant to report back quickly with the fee for the needed
certificate to avoid wrong delivery as that is the only thing delaying
now,We are sorry that you might have had some difficulties in receiving
your $10.5 million US Dollars, in conclusion i want to inform you that
you are advised to stop and quit any outside transaction you are doing
now for this fund ,because your fund is now under our custody and we
will deliver it to you by our self.
Get back to us quickly to avoid any more delays on your fund delivery
and make sure you provide your phone number and your full delivery
information as well,
We awaits your kind response

Note:You are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message
to anyone for security reasons due to Fraud.
thanks.

FBI Special Agent

MR JOHN BILL FBI SPECIAL AGENT

(officfillice8@gmail.com)
www.fbi.gov

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