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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: "OFFICE OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISION LONDON" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <scottishbankuk@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:06:30 +0530
Subject: TRANSFER OF YOUR PRIZE MONEY

Attention Winner:
 
The Board of Directors, British High Commission are now aware of your winning prize. We write to inform you that we receive a report that your award prize has not been transferred to you.
After our numerous verifications we found out that the Bank could not transfer your winning amount to you due to some banking policy and your low co-operation.
In regards to the above mentioned problems, we have decided to release your winning amount directly to your bank account without any delay.
 
We have conveyed your transaction to trusted Bank which will transfer your winning prize to you.
Be informed that the only money you will pay to them is (120.Pounds) equivalent to (10,500 Rupees) which is their service charge. 
 
THIS IS DETAILS TO CONTACT BANK OF SCOTLAND;
BANK NAME: iBANK OF SCOTLAND
Contact Person: Dr. Frank Albert,
General Manager Foreign Transfer,
Email ID: (scottishbankuk@yahoo.co.uk)
Phone Number: +448719747507
Fax Number:      +447017037832
 
Call as you receive this mail.
Below is the information you are required to fill
 
You’re Full Name……………
You’re Address…………..
You’re State……………
You’re Direct Mobile Phone……..
You’re Bank Name………..
Bank Account No #..............
Account Holder …………
You’re Bank Swift Code Id any...
Your Occupation……………..
Your Next Of Kin Names……………..
Your age......................
Your Sex..........................
 
Remember to ask on how you will  pay their bank required service charges of (120 Pounds) equivalent to (10,500 Rupees).
 
British High Commission Office,
King Charles Street,London.SW1A
 

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