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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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Fraud email example:

From: "FINANCIAL DIRECTOR" <financialdirector3@bondinvestmandtrustuk.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 21:35:41 +0000
Subject: REQUIREMENT AND CLAIMS PROCESSING

ATTENTION:
REF NO:TGA-4GA-75339

 

 
Dear Recipient,
 
 
 
I am the fiduciary agent assigned to your payment file. I wish to Congratulate you, on your victory. To begin your claims process, you are required to forward the following details to help facilitate the processing of your claims:
 

1. Full names:__________________________________________________

2. Residential address:__________________________________________

3. Phone number:______________________________________________

4. Fax number:_________________________________________________

5. Sex:_________________________________________________________

6. Age:_________________________________________________________
 
7.Winning Email Id:______________________________________________
 
8.Occupation:___________________________________________________
 
 
 
You are advised to forward these information as soon as possible to enable us attend to your file. Please note that your funds have been deposited safely in a bank and your information will be forwarded to them before they can release your winnings.
 
 

You are advised to keep your winning numbers secret to avoid any unforseen occurance,that will be detrimental to your cause.
 

Once again, congratulations.
 

Regards,

 
Mr.Bradford Hudges,
Financial Director,
Bond Investment And Trust Ltd
Terence House/133 London Rd,
Thatcham, RG28 4LQ
TEL:+447031940715
FAX:44-87-1239-1044

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