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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: "Bank of America Alert" <admin@saschagrunert.de>
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:45:18 +0100
Subject: Bank of America Alert: Your Online Access Is Temporarily locked



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Please do not reply to this email. This email has been sent from an auto-=
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Review and Verify your Account Details =

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Online ID Confirmation =

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We're letting you know that we detected several failed attempts to sign i=
n to your Bank of America account on 03/29/2016. For your protection, we ne=
ed you to review and verify your account details. Follow the link below to =
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Click on this link to unlock your Online ID =

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Date and time: March 18 / 04:00 PM-04:30 PM ET =

Language preference: English =

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Note: After verifying your account details, we will take the ne=
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1Mobile Banking requires enrollment through the Mobile Banking app, mobi=
le website or Online Banking. View the Online Banking Service Agreement for=
more information. Data connection required. Wireless carrier fees may appl=
y. The Mobile Banking app is available on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices=
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If your appointment is with a Merrill Edge Financial Solutions Advisor, yo=
u should be aware that a Merrill Edge Financial Solutions Advisor can provi=
de solutions that include FDIC insured deposit products with Bank of Americ=
a and non-FDIC insured investment products from Merrill Lynch. =

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Investment products:
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Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value =

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Merrill Edge is the marketing name for two businesses: Merrill Edge Adviso=
ry Center, which offers team-based advice and guidance brokerage services; =
and a self-directed online investing platform. Both are made available thro=
ugh Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S). =

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MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsi=
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Banking products are provided by Bank of America, N.A., member FDIC and a =
wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Equal Housing Lende=
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Email Preferences
This is a service email from Bank of America. Please note that you may rec=
eive service email in accordance with your Bank of America service agreemen=
ts, whether or not you elect to receive promotional email. =

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Privacy and Security
Keeping your financial information secure is one of our most important res=
ponsibilities. For an explanation of how we manage customer information, pl=
ease read our Privacy Policy. You can also learn how Bank of America keeps =
your personal information secure and how you can help protect yourself.
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Bank of America Email, 8th Floor-NC1-002-08-25, 101 South Tryon St., Charl=
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