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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: "Alpha Bank London" <evan@alpha-bank.co.uk>
Reply-To: <evan1947@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:59:46 -0700
Subject: Payment Notification ..

Dear Beneficiary ,
 
From the records of outstanding foreign payments due for release with bank in Uk, America, Asia and Africa, your name and contact was discovered as next on the list of the outstanding foreigners' payment which are still hanging on and who have not yet received their payments.
 
I wish to inform you today that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you re-confirm your details to us, so that we can authenticate the claim legally with Bank Of England In Affiliation With World Bank to Assist Individuals outstanding claims In The Settlement Of Disputes Through Alpha Bank Ltd. London .
 
Also note that from our record the sum of US$5,500,000.00 (Five Million and Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) has mapped out to be release to you for now as your part-payment, after which the remaining part of your claims will be released to you .
 
Kindly re-confirm to us the followings:
1) Your Full name.
2) Home Address
3) Phone,
4) Fax.
5) Occupation & Age.
 
In receipt of the above information, your payment will be approved and paid to you by Wire Transfer to your designated bank account . You are advice to get back to me immediately you receive this mail for immediate payment release.
 
Note: Your payment is schedule to hold within 72 hours immediately you get back to me with the above mention requirement You are adviced to contact me on the direct stated above number and E-mail Me, expecting your immediate response.
 
We look forward to hearing from you to enable us serve you better .
 
For and on Behalf of,
Alpha Bank Ltd, London .
 
Yours faithfully,
Evan Achilleos .
Head, Financial Controller Manager .
+ Alpha Bank Ltd, London.
+ Private Banking Department,
64 Brook Street, London W1K 5DX
( 44-704-5738884 Direct Tel .
( 44-702-4010759 Ext 202
( 44-844-7742906 Direct Fax .
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Alpha Bank London is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England number 185070 whose registered office is 64 Brook Street London W1K 5DX. With faith, loyalty and vision, Alpha Bank preserved the principles and values that have governed its operation since its establishment. Our primary aim is credibility, reliability and efficiency in banking services. Our everyday concern? Constant qualitative and quantitative improvement of our products and services, modern and responsible treatment of all the banking needs of our clients.
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Heinrich und Henry Luhmann GmbH
Niederlassung Celle Niederlassung Salzwedel:
Im Rolande 3, 29223 Celle  Fuchsberger Straße 6, 29410 Salzwedel
Zentrale (05141) 38 43 0
Verkauf (05141) 38 43 43 
Fachmarkt (05141) 9 32 07
Telefon (03901) 8 32 50
Telefax (03901) 83 25 25
www.luhmann.info
info@luhmann.info
Amtsgericht Lüneburg HRB 100167
Ust.-IdNr. DE 115133555
Geschäftsführer:
Jan-Hendrik Luhmann,
Patrik Luhmann

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