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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: "OFFICIAL NOTICE"<test>
Reply-To: ubaofficeatmdesk@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:00:45 +0000
Subject: INSTRUCTION TO RELEASE YOUR FUND!!..

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC.
HEAD OFFICE: U. B. A. HOUSE,
57, MARINA STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND
P. O. BOX 2406, LAGOS- NIGERIA.
02/02/2017

Dear BENEFICIARY,

This is to inform you that Your payment USD 10.5m has been approved this
Morning through BANK DRAFT /ATM CARD.AIMS COURIER SERVICE has been selected
as the delivery Company to deliver your parcel. It takes 72hrs. Get back to
us with your full contact information.Note that you will be responsible to
pay for your parcel Delivery/logistics Fees.
Reply on this email:www.ubafr.dept@gmail.com
1. Your Full Name……………………………………………………………………
2. Your Full Mailing Address……………………………………………………
3. Your Contact Telephone……………………………………………………
4. Your Age And Occupation Status………………………………………
5. Scan Copy Of Your Identity Card…………………………………………

As Soon As We Receive Your Response, Further Details On The Delivery Of Your parcel Will Be Communicated To You.
Please Treat As Urgent Matter So We Can Finalize This Transaction Once And
For All.
Looking Forward To Hearing From You.

Best Regards,
Mr Tony O Elumelu

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