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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: "MARTIN CHUKWU" <martinchukwu2@ig.com.br>
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:26:02 +0200
Subject: YOUR FUND HAS BEEN RELEASED


Attn:beneficiary

I am Dr,martin uba edward , the driector of eco Bank Benin. This is to bring
to your notice that my office has taking over all the money Transaction
originated from any part of African/ Europe and Asia countires etc. as
Contract payment, Fund inheritance due to Unauthorized/incapability of
financial Institutions/security companies In releasing such huge sum of
money due to Fraud, terrorist and money Laundry activities going on world
wide.


The World Bank Group has Mandated the eco Bank Benin via my Office to
release funds to beneficiaries through Cash delivery, 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 International Cashier's Bank Draft that will be
cashable from any International Bank in your country or cash delivery been
the only way you would receive Your money to avoid paying excess charges.


As regard to this arrangement, you are advised to contact the telex director
REV. DR, DENIS ANTHONY through his direct email : (
telexdeptecobank01@yahoo.fr )

CONTACT REV DR DENIS ANTHONY WITH THE CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

TELEX DIRECTOR ECO BANK BENIN
NAME: REV. DR, DENIS ANTHONY
DIRECT EMAIL: (telexdeptecobank01@yahoo.fr)
DIRECT TEL: +229-93129-056


You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephone numbers, Your
complete name and your mailing address to REV DR DENIS ANTHONY for
Immediate release of your fund to you, Most importantly be aware that one
Million Dollars Only (US1, 000, 000.00) was allocated to you, be also
informed That the Fund Approvals and authorization document Including
Antiterrorist Clearance Certificate was issued in your name and has been
handed over to REV DR DENIS ANTHONY
to release to you.


Finally, REV. DR, DENIS ANTHONY is standby to receive your communication
and Release your fund to you through Cash delivery Without further delay.
Make your contact directly to him through Email contact any time because we
are working 24 Hours to be able to meet with the mandate given by the World
Bank.

Thanks for your maximum cooperation.
DR.martin uba edward

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