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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: Cross Chris <cross_chris1990@yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: cross_chris1999@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 11:08:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Get Back To Me.


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: cross_chris1990@yahoo.ca

Re: Transfer of Funds to your nominated account.


Dear Mr Linda Dennis,


This is to inform you that the Central Bank Of Nigeria has mandated by the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to remit your outstanding funding which is in a suspense deposit account here valued of $16.4,000,000.00 us dollars

The management will also like to inform you that our remittance department has been receiving different request from different individuals/companies, for the of your funds and a change to the beneficiary status and account details.Recently, there was a formal request by Mr.Edward C. Ringer of Ringer Company,Tampa Bay,Florida for the change of your account to Terrace Bank through some individuals claiming to be your local representatives her in Nigeria.



The management will like you to send the following information for the successful transfer of your funds and also to avoid the transfer of your funds into a different nominated account.



The information required from you are listed below:


1) Your full name and address

2) Your banking details where your funds will be transferred into.

3) Your telephone and fax number.


Simply because of the intense rate of fraudulent activities going on in Nigeria, we have concluded that our affilated office in the United Kingdom pays you your money in full.For further instructions on how your funds will be transferred.There is an option if you want the funds to be brought to you in your country then you can advise the account officer on that issue.



In regards to the present situation, a lot of people are claiming that you gave them authority over your funds and you are therefore advised in your own interest to cut off all communications between you and your local representatives to avoid been scammed as this management will not be resposible for any loss.



The Management will like to apologize on behalf on the Federal Government of Nigeria for the long delay of the transfer of your funds into your account. You are hereby to contact Mr James Bruce on +447024070871 in london. or Jamesbruce_office@gawab.com



You are advised to adhere to this instruction.


And get back to me ture this email:(cross_chris1999@yahoo.co.uk)


Congratulations.

Yours Sincerely,

Cross Chris,



- Cross Chris


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