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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. Ahmed Naser AL-Raisi"
Reply-To: <justicellawgroup112@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:31:32 -0700
Subject: ATTENTION

Dear Beneficiary,
 
I hope this email finds you in excellent health and high spirits. My name is Mr. Ahmed Naser AL-Raisi, and I am the Chairman of the INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION (ICPO-INTERPOL). I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with you today.
 
Through our dedicated efforts, in collaboration with the United States Government, the United Nations, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), we have successfully apprehended a number of fraudsters and scam artists in West Africa. As a result, we have managed to recover a significant amount of money from their illicit activities.
 
I am pleased to inform you that you are one of the fortunate beneficiaries selected to receive compensation from these recovered funds. Your Email has been identified as someone who has fallen victim to fraud or scams in the past, and we believe it is only fair to compensate you for the losses you have incurred.
 
To ensure a smooth and transparent process, we have set up a dedicated compensation fund specifically for this purpose. The fund has been securely deposited and managed by a reputable financial institution. Our team has meticulously verified the authenticity of the recovered funds to guarantee their legitimacy.
 
In order to receive your compensation, we kindly request that you contact your processing officer "Mr Ryan Dino" through email at justicellawgroup112@outlook.com to provide him with the following information:
 
1. Full Name:
2. Contact Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. Occupation:
5. Country of Residence:
6. Any Copy of Identification (Optional)
 
Please be assured that all your personal information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of processing your compensation. We understand the sensitivity of such matters and the importance of protecting your personal data.
 
Once we receive your details, our team will initiate the necessary procedures to facilitate the release of your compensation funds. We anticipate that the entire process will be completed within a reasonable timeframe, and you will be duly notified of any further updates or requirements.
 
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and ensure a smooth and efficient process.
 
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to your prompt response.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Mr. Ahmed Naser AL-Raisi
Chairman, ICPO-INTERPOL
 
 
 
 
 

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