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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: "Zoellick Robert" <fundrelease@mailbox.hu>
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:02:59 +0200
Subject: Payment Order


Payment Order


I am Robert B. Zoellick, the President of World Bank Auditors Switzerland.
This is to bring to your notice that my office has taking over all the money
Transaction originated from any part of African and Europe countries as
Contract payment, Fund inheritance or Lottery Winning due to
Unauthorized/incapability of financial institutions/security companies In
releasing such huge sum of money due to terrorist and money Laundry
activities going on world wide.


The World Bank Group has Mandated the NatWest, Bank to release funds to
beneficiaries through Telex Wire Transfer, Hence Your Name appears as one of
The fund beneficiaries whom their fund was successfully cleared recently
From Terrorist and Money laundry and your money will be released to you
Through Telex Wire Transfer that is the only way you would receive Your
money to avoid paying excess charges.


As regards to this arrangement, you are advised to contact the telex
director Mr.Andrew Cole through his direct E-mail
natwestbranch.surrey@inmail24.com to transfer your fund into your bank
Account that you would provide.


You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephone numbers, Your
complete name and your mailing address including your Banking Details to
Mr.Andrew Cole of NatWest, Bank for Immediate release of your money, Most
importantly be aware that TWELVE MILLION Dollars Only (US12, 000,000.00)
was
allocated to you, be also informed That the Fund Approvals and
authorization documents Including Antiterrorist Clearance Certificate was
issued in your name and has been handed over To Mr.Andrew Cole to release to
you through any faster courier company. Therefore be aware that your fund
has obtained all her clearance to be released to you.


Finally Mr.Andrew Cole is standby to receive your communication and Release
your fund to you through Telex Wire Transfer Without further delay. Make
your contact directly to Mr.Andrew Cole through E-mail
natwestbranch.surrey@inmail24.com any time because we are working 24 Hours
to be able to meet with the mandate given by the World Bank.


It is more better that you make your contact to Mr.Andrew Cole Through
email
for more detailed information as he is a very busy Man.


Thanks for Your Cooperation.
Robert B. Zoellick
World Bank Auditors.

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