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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: Tony Brown <tb_4bceao@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <jameswiltod00001@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:09:03 +0000
Subject: INTERNATIONAL CASH PROCESSING DELIVERY DEPT. UNITED NATIONS/
Honorable Beneficiary



INTERNATIONAL CASH PROCESSING DELIVERY DEPT. UNITED NATIONS
(BCEAO BANK ASSISTED PROGRAMME)
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL
PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS.
BCEAO BANK LOME-TOGO
Tele: +228-968-8665.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Our Ref: BCEAOB/NF/UN/XX027



ATTN: Honorable Beneficiary,


This is to congratulate you and officially inform you that your (USD 11.5 MILLION) over- due Fund have been approved for immediate payment by Normal Bank transfer to your bank account in your country. This new method of payment was personally approved by the Presidency last week because of the fraudulent practices going on in the Banking sector and most of the Offshore Payment Centers which have failed to carry out their duties effectively, as a result of this, most effected beneficiaries wrote several petition coupled with various suit filed to the international court of justice.


All you need to do now is to forward immediately your direct phone number and copy of your identification which should be either International Passport, Driver License or National Identity Card. Same you will use to identify your self to avoid mistake and misdirection of payment to a wrong recipient.


Meanwhile, before the transfer of your money, we shall process and deliver to you your Fund Ownership Certificate which will prove that you are the rightful beneficiary of the fund; it will also clear you from tax payment on your contract/willed fund.

Note, as soon as your payment is processed, the Bceao Bank will be contacting you through our accredited banker for verification after which they will deliver the money on a direct wire transfer straight to your account.


Consequently, you should stop further dealing regarding this payment except this organization hence we are now obliged to pay you your money. We expect your urgent response to this email to enable us monitor this payment effectively as to avoid further delays in paying you. Treat as urgent.


Thanks,

Yours faithfully,

Tony Brown
(Secretary)
For: Dr. James Wiltod.
_________________________________________________________________
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