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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: POLICE INTERPOL <ashlybauknightkii21@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Mrchristopherwray202@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2022 19:05:36 -0800
Subject: POLICE INTERPOL

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POLICE INTERPOL

20 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956, United States
NEW YORK CITY ,

Attn:

This is international fraud investigation police (Interpol LONDON),
attached to the United Nations Office BENIN.In In conjunction with the
FBI, CIA, EFCC, ICPC and SIB BENIN and other Internet crime agencies
through the world struggle.

According to the Supreme Court BENIN Requisition Order, we authorize
to pay back 50% of their type to you in the context of compensation
for victims of fraud assets. To manage the process, reimbursement of
50% to total (U.S. $ 450,000) and will be refunded to you through our
bank.

All authorized needed from you is to forward your name, address and
telephone number to: Mr Christopher A. Wray
Federal Bureau of Investigation controller

Interpol information Center: Mr. Christopher A. Wray

20 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956, United States
New York city e-mail: Mrchristopherwray202@yahoo.com
https://www.interpol.int

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