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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: "REV.DONALD NICK GIN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ecobankbenin1@e-mail.ua>
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 02:40:36 -0700
Subject: FROM: ECOBANK BENIN REP

From the Desk Of
Rev. Donald Gin
Managing Director Ecobank Benin Rep
T Square, Cotonou
Tell: +229- 96-025
Email: ecobankbenin1@e-mail.ua
 
Re:-Fund Transfer Notice.
 
This is to notify you that your over delayed contract/inheritance fund, part-payment of USD$10.5 Million  was transferred to your nominated bank account in Canada in accordance with instruction from the Presidency FGB with agreement signed with  Federal Trade Commission US/Canada.
Wire Receiving Details
.
Name of Bank:  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Bank Address:  370 Connell St.  Unit 5 Woodstock , New Brunswick , Canada E7M 5G9
Swift Code:    CIBC CATT
Account # :    9206598838  
Beneficiary:   Bills Edmonton Jr. 
   
Above is the account already transferred with the said part payment please confirm receipt of this wire transfer information for record purposes as we have today worked out the balance of USD$5Million to be released to same account.
We sincerely apologize for the delay in completing the transfer. If you find any thing confusing do not hesitate to call or email us immediately. Congratulations.
Thanks.
Rev. Donald Gin
Managing Director Ecobank Benin Rep
Tell: +229- 96-025
Email: ecobankbenin1@e-mail.ua

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