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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: Central Bank of Nigeria <teacher@willowcreek.org>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:17 +0100
Subject: Introducing the New Verve Chip and Pin Card.

Dear ATM Card User,

Central Bank of Nigeria Public Announcement.

This information is sent by Central Bank of Nigeria

Your access to ATM CARD banking will be deactivated soon as agreed by the Bankers Union of Nigeria, you are therefore advised to apply for the new Verve Chip and Pin Card which is more secured and approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Please note that this application is compulsory so as to enable us secure all ATM Card users from fraud and theft as only cards registered under this platform will have full protection against card duplication and cloning. You are also advised to make sure all information entered are accurate and correct for your New CHIP AND PIN Card application to be received.

The application for the New VERVE CHIP AND PIN CARD is compulsory to all ATM/Debit Card users

Click HERE to apply for the new VERVE CHIP AND PIN Card

Thank you.
Central Bank of Nigeria.

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