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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Frank Chang" <info@mxlmail.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 13:06:10 +0000
Subject: Hello Sir/Madam...

HANG SENG BANK LTD.
DES VOEUX RD. BRANCH,
CENTRAL HONG KONG,
HONG KONG.
www.hangseng.com

Hello Sir/Madam,    
      
Do accept my sincere apologies if my mail does not meet your personal ethics. I am, by introduction, a branch manager of one of the most  reputable financial institutions here in the Hong Kong Central and my name is Frank Chang.

I HAVE A CONCEALED BUSINESS SUGGESTION FOR YOU.

Before the U.S and Iraqi war our client General Mohammed El-Shaban who was with the Iraqi forces and also business man made a numbered fixed deposit for 18 calendar months, with a value of US$18,000,000(Eighteen Million United State Dollars) only in my branch. Upon maturity several notice was sent to him, even during the war early last year. Again after the war another notification was sent and still no response came from him.  We later find out that the General and his family had been killed during the war in bomb blast that hit their home.  After further investigation it was also discovered that Gen. Mohammed El-Shaban did not declare any next of kin in his official papers including the paper work of his bank deposit.  And he also confided in me the last time he was at my office that no one except me knew of his deposit in my bank.so!, US$18,000,000(Eighteen Million United State Dollars) is still lying in my bank and no one  will ever come forward to claim it.  What bothers me most is that according to the to the laws of my country at the expiration  four years the funds will revert to the ownership of the Hong Kong Government if nobody applies to claim the funds. Against this backdrop, my suggestion to you is that I will like you as a foreigner to stand as the next of kin to Gen. Mohammed El-Shaban so that you will be able to receive his funds.
 
WHAT IS TO BE DONE:

I want you to know that I have had everything planned out so that we shall come out successful. I have contacted an attorney that will prepare all the necessary document that will back you up as the next of kin to Gen. Mohammed Shaban. All that is required from you at  this stage is for you to Please, provide me the following.

1. Your Full Name:
2. Your Telephone Number and Fax Number:
3. Your Contact Address:

This will enable me prepare all the neccessary document that will bact you up as the next of kin.  After you have been made the next of kin, i will also fill in for claims on your behalf and secure the vnecessary approval and letter of probate in your favor for the move of the funds to an account that will be provided by you. There is no risk involved at all in the matter as we are going to adopt a legalized method,Please endeavor to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerning this issue. Once the funds have been transferred to your nominated bank account we shall share in the ratio of 60% for me, 30% for you and 10% for any expenses incurred during the course of this operation.

SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED:

Please reply me through this my secure private email box address for easy communication and I will provide you with more details of this operation. Email: frankx5mail@yahoo.com.hk

Your earliest response to this letter will be appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Mr Frank Chang.
frankx5mail@yahoo.com.hk

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