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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 David Perry" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <p27245551@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 06:08:55 -0400
Subject: APPLY FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LOAN @3 APR

Re: FUND TRANSFER
This is to inform you that your file was brought to me for payment and execution.
However, in line with the international standard practice of banking (treasure management
 
support directives) I have the pleasure to formally confirm the final credit control
 
approval in your favor through our wire/telegraphic transfer services.
However for correctness and effectiveness of the pending credit, the risk control offices
 
have proceeded with the mandatory reconciliation, re-routing and prompt re validation of the
 
pending credit records as in-putted in the system database to ensure appropriateness.
Upon conclusion on the foregoing, I shall immediately forward the payment confirmation code
 
to you and  your bank account will be credited with 500,000 United state Dollars.
Below are the requirements needed from you to facilitate the transfer of your  funds.
Full Name:
current Address:
State of origin:
Nationality:
Country:
Sex:
Age:
Date of Birth:
Occupation:
fund Amount:
Phone no :
Fax no:
Copy of int'l  identity to prove yourself.
 
Employers name:
Employers address:
Employers tel:
position :
 
The account details will comprise the full address of the bank.
The phone and fax number of the Bank
The Routing number/Swift code/ABA number of your bank
Account name and account number.
Your account billing address.Good day
 
This is to acknowledge the receipt of message received form central bank
of Nigeria for immediate release of your fund through Certified Master CARD ATM with our bank ..
I am pleased to confirm to you that we are through with your Electronic payment ATM Master CARD with appropriate authorization making it legally acceptable for
 
payment worldwide.which on receiving your Atm mastercard you can withdrawal your fund through any
atm machine that dispense cash worldwide,and the value credited to your account. daily withdrawal is $25,000.
 
The payment in your account  is value for US10.5 million issued  by our bank investment through  Master CARD.the card is neatly packaged and ready for your
collection.You are directed to travel down to our office in Lagos to collect the atm mastercard.
 
Make your travel preparations and give us your travel itinerary,you have a period of Fourteen days to prepare and inform us.
However,if you can not  travel due any reason best know to you, then we may grant you the option
of having the atm  master card available to you in your contact address as it is in
your country by diplomatic delivery arrangement, which delivers to your hand.you know that couriers expenses will be paid by you.
.
Make your proper decision and let us know so that we will arrange for your
coming or the courier that will deliver  to your address.Upon the
receipt of this message give me the following information. your telephone  mobile and home  numbers for oral communication a copy data  international passport or
 
drivers license.home or office address where you will received this card. please no po box delivering.
 
Please send information to the card unit Manager.
Reply to email:
Tel: 234
 
Congratulations!!
I look forward to receive your response
immediately.
Yours faithfully,
Mr.AkidiMorgan
ECU/Foriegn operations Directorate
I await your most urgent response.
Yours Sincerely
Mike Grill

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