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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: "Bank Of England" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <johnfootman1k@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:55:37 -0700
Subject: Payment Notification .

Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London EC2R 8AH
 
Subject; Funds Transfer Valued US$ 5.5million
 
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 In Affiliation With World Bank to Assist Individuals outstanding claims In The Settlement Of Disputes Through Bank Of England .
 
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) Direct Phone...
4) Direct Fax...
5) Occupation...
 
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,
Bank Of England  .
 
Yours faithfully,
Dr. John Footman
Excutive Director
( 44-704-5738884   Direct Tel .
( 44-844-7742906   Direct Fax .
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Bank of England is the central bank of United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy. With faith, loyalty and vision, Bank of England 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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