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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: Mr William Geo <chinakaokagbue@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:13:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Attention



Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Cotonou.
Tel: +22961894736
 
Attention,
 
Sequel to the last transfer reports conducted generally in Africa and Asia, yours was among the one found inconclusive with the fact that the transfer charge has not been paid by you due to the fact that the charge is very high, Consequent to that, we have finalized to send you a bank to bank transfer so it will reduce the cost of the transfer and at the same time not to be burden for you to receive your fund, the committee of 5people  incharge has resolved that this transfer must not exceed 6 working days before it will be effected into your account. Sequel to that, we demand that you kindly send us your full bank receiving information, your valid I.D card your correct mailing address and your mobile number immediately to the Chief accountant officer.  Also the fee has been subsidized by the government and you are now to send just $95USD through western union or money gram to the below address and send the information as soon as
 
Name: Chibuogu Chinyere
Amount: $95usd
Text question: A
Answer: B
City:
mtcn
 
We sincerely apologize for the delay and inconveniences it may have caused you
 
Be informed that we have verified the payment file as directed to us and your name is among the first group in the list of our outstanding fund beneficiaries to receive their payment.  you are entitled to receive the sum of Six million Three hundred thousand US dollars only ($6,300,000,)
 
To facilitate with the process of this transaction, please kindly re-confirm the following information below:
 
 
Full Address:
Your Contact Telephone and Fax No
Valid Id card
Bank  Name  
Account :Name
Account Number
Swift :Code
Routing :Number
 
We sincerely apologize for the delay and inconveniences it may have caused you.
 
If you need any clarification, kindly call us on Tel: +22968472205
 
 
Regards,
Mr William George
 


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