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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: "biao bank foreign operations department" <biao_foreignoperations_dept@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:12:58 +0000
Subject: Transfer Requirements from Biao-Ci.

Sir

I refer you to mail bellow,and comply immdiately:

 

Banque Internationale des l' Afrique De l' Ouest

Société Anonyme au capital de 10 milliards de CFA.

Siége social : 8-10 Avenue Joseph Anoma

RC 52039 Abidjan LBI A0042Q

Email:biao_foreignoperations_dept@hotmail.com

           RE:Transfer on ref: Biao/Abj/259/00 A/C NO.002810196522491164 ,Amt-$15,850,000.00 A/C Code:Biao-an1179-266CL.

Attn:M/s Ardal Oster,

We wish to acknowledge the reciept of  mail of enquiry dated 24/09/06,you are in the right place and we had been informed that you are the next of kin to the deposit account information above and had been directed to transfer the sum of fifteen million, eight hundred and fifty  thousand dollars only (USD15,850,000.00) to your designated bank account abroad,as also indicated on the  letter of authority submitted by Mr Camara confirming Ardal Oster as the next of kin and Trustee to the deposit account #002810196522491164 .

Please note that it is your prerogative right to apply for mode of transfer as long as it is in line with international banking policies for movement of large sums of money.

However, before such request will be granted,the deposit which has been dormant in non-resident account will be revalidated and the title changed to your name.This will accord you the legitmate right to apply for the mode of transfer.

In view of these,you are requested to forward the following information/documents to this office to enable us revalidate the account and effect the changes to your name.

1,Judicial  approvals as stipulated by financial act  of 2000.

2,Affidavit of fund clean Report from justice ministry.

3,Your nominated bank account full information.(address swift and routing codes).

4,Your Current address .

5,A copy of your driver's licence or international passport.

You are adviced to use the services of a legal practitioner or a financial consultant who is a resident of Cote D'Ivoire, to secure the documents,nos 1 & 2, we can reconmend a registered attorney with the bank,but you will be responsible for the cost because it is not accrued to the bank.

Upon reciept of the above information/documents,we will complet the revalidation execise and implimate the transfer as requested.

Thank you for banking with us,we are committed to your services.

Yours Faithfully,

Mr Abbas B.Toure (Director foreign Operations



 


From:  Ardal Oster <ardal.oster@mozartmail.info>
Reply-To:  ardal.oster@mozartmail.info
To:  biao_foreignoperations_dept@hotmail.com
Subject:  RE:{Spam?} Transfer Forms from Biao-Ci.
Date:  Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:02:35 +0100
>
>Thank you for your perfect reply.
>
>A few weeks ago I somehow began to have some dreams about money and expensive gems dropping over my bed. And then I unexpectedly won a pleasant motorbike in a raffle. And then I received your mail. Is it not a little strange? I hope that I have not commented to you about this in the past and am not boring you again but I just found it so weird.
>
>As I said earlier, I have resolved to continue with your fine plan. All you have to do is please provide to me some meticulous proof of how it will work.
>
>Also I have been contemplating: what about EU witholding taxation issues?
>
>Please do write back. I look forward to read something accommodating from you.
>
>be well,
>
>Mr. Ardal Oster
>
>Extra note: You should be notified that the phone number you supplied was unobtainable. Please give me a proper number.
>
>Trying to fit in. Born to stand out. http://www.ppmusic.com/music/comp02.htm


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