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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: Matthew Foster <nightingale11@gawab.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: mattfoster22@live.com
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:33:20 -0500
Subject: ATTN:PARTNER.

These accounts had been dormant since the end of World War II (May 9,
1945).Most belonged to Holocaust victims. The continued efforts of the
independent Committee of Eminent Persons(ICEP) have since resulted in the
discovery of additional dormant accounts -54,000 in December, 1999. The
published lists contains all types of dormant accounts, including
interest-bearing savings accounts, security accounts, safe deposit boxes,
custodian accounts, and non-interest-bearing transaction accounts. Numbered
accounts are also included.
Interest is paid on accounts that were interest bearing when established. The
Claims Resolution Tribunal (CRT) handles processing of all claims on accounts
due non-Swiss citizens. A dormant account of ORDNER ADELE with a credit
balance of $15,000,000 US dollar plus accumulated interest was discovered by
me. The beneficiary was murdered during the holocaust era, Leaving no WILL and
no possible records for trace of heirs.

The Claims Resolution Tribunal has been mandated to report all unclaimed funds
for permanent closure of accounts and transfer of existing credit balance into
the treasury of Switzerland Government as provided by the law for management
of assets of deceased beneficiaries who died intestate (living no wills).
Being a top executive at ICEP, I have all secret details and necessary
contacts for claim of the funds without any hitch. The funds will be banked in
the Holland Or London, being a safe haven for funds and we can share the funds
and use in investment of our choice.Due to the sensitive nature of my job,I
need a foreigner to receive the funds.

All that is required is for you to provide me with your details for processing
of the necessary legal and administrative claim documents for transfer of the
funds to you. Kindly provide me with your full name, address, and
telephone/fax.I will ensure that the fund is transferred to a secure, numbered
account in your name in the Holland Or London, of which you will be capable of
accessing the funds gradually and transferring to your country and other banks
of choice in the world. My share will be 70%percent and your share is 30%
percent of the total amount.

THERE IS NO RISK INVOLVED.
You can find additional information about unclaimed funds through the
internet at the following websites:
www.swissbankclaims.com
http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/europe/9902/09/germany.holocaust/
www.avotaynu.com
www.icheic.org
www.livingheirs.com
www.wiesenthal.com

The Holocaust Claims Processing Office has put funds in Escrow awaiting
submission of valid claims for necessary disbursement. I find myself
priviledged to have this information and this may be a great opportunity for a
life time of success.

Thank you for your prompt response.
My Regards

Mr. Matthew Foster.
HSBC Republic Bank (Suisse) SA Geneva Switzerland.

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