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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: "jonespatterson3@terra.es" <jonespatterson3@terra.es>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:17:12 +0100 (MET)
Subject: MY EMAIL TO YOU NEEDS RESPONSE FROM YOU



OCEANIC BANK PLC INTERNATIONAL
WEST- AFRICA REGINAL BRANCH.

I would like to begin by way of introduction; My name is Patrick J. Jonez, I am a senior employee of OCEANIC BANK PLC INTL, You were introduced to us in confidence through the South Africa Chambers of Commerce and Foreigntrade division.I am writing this letter to solicit your co-operation in order to redeem an investment currently held under trust with the my bank.

I discovered a dormant account in my office, as Group finance director with OCEANIC BANK PLC . It will be in my interest to transfer this fund worth $18,500,000 million dollars in an account offshore. If you can assist in getting the money transfered,contact me imediately.
Remember this is absolutely confidential. Your contact
phone numbers and name will be necessary for this effect.

More detail information await your response,

Regards and respect,

Patrick J. Jonez
Group Finance Director
Oceanic Bank plc Intl.

Email: pattjonesmum2@myway.com







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