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There’s a 419 mail in circulation at the moment (previously seen bouncing around back in April) called “Compensation for Scam Victims” that claims to be offering aid…to victims of 419 scams.

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The text reads:

Good day.

This to inform you that your e-mail address was found among the list of people that has been scammed by Nigerian impostors, It might interest you to know that a total sum of $3.5million had been set aside for compensation which will be deliver to you in a consignment box ,it was endorsed by the Presidency Federal Republic of Nigeria in conjunction with the homeland security during our first meeting this year.

Meanwhile, you are to contact the chamber in charge in respect of Barrister Richard Nelson with the details below

Name: Barrister lawrence Johnson
E-mail: lawwelffarechember@

For further progressive on how to make sure your fund is delivered to you,kindly fill the below requirement.

Full Name
Delivery address
Telephone number
Any form of identification of yourself

Be aware that all beneficiary will be responsible for shipping charges which cannot be deducted from the fund because there is a bond holding the consignment that stated that only the sole beneficiary of the fund is permitted to open it,the shipping charges is only $90 Also note that the federal high Court here will alert the United State Bureau and also your state police immediately your shipment leave the shore of Nigeria so as to avoid any restriction and problem before the fund get to its port of destination.

Below is the cashiers details to send the shipping charges via western union money transfer.

NAME: JAMES OBIOHA .C.
ADDRESS: Lagos Nigeria, 23401
QUESTION: Color
ANSWER: Green
AMOUNT: $90

Get back with the MTCN# for easy confirmation.

Thanks.

Best Regard.
Federal High Court Of Nigeria.

Fakeouts such as the above have been around for a while, but they do rise from the grave from time to time so probably best to be on your guard and warn any relatives you suspect could be at risk from a confidence trick such as the above.

Christopher Boyd