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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: "CITIBANK OF LONDON" <officeinfo87651@att.net>
Reply-To: <unitednationstorageunit@london.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:34:39 -0800
Subject: RE: CITIBANK NOTIFICATION UPDATE

To Whom It May Concern!
 
I/We CitiBank of London are conducting a standard process investigation, Right now, the circumstances surrounding our investments requireds your concerpt. A power of attorney was forwarded to our office by a gentleman who claimed to be your next of kin. We humbly wish to acknowledged you with the receipt of this notice. The CitiBank of London requires your pre-confirmation to further this payment in favour of your Next of Kin.
 
 
For Security reasons, In receiving of your respond, The CitiBank of London will bring you with details of your Online Account Information US$10. Million USD which is ready to be transfer through our Telegraphic Online Wire Transfer. The C.O.T CODE, which you sent your Next of Kin to pay on your behalf will be honored once we received your Pre-Confirmation notice to further this payment because your Next of Kin reported that you have been hospitalized and will want the funds transferred into the account details below.
 
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,
NEW YORK USA.
SWIFT:  CHASUS33.
ACC NO:  400927098.
 
Login to your Online Account for reconfirmation of this Legal Update. Click here to Login: Account Login
 
Below is your account details.
 
Account Name: ==United Nations Organization
Account Number:== 24723920
Pin Code:== 1122
 
If truly you are the person that sent your next of kin to pay your transfer fee on your behalf since you have been hospitalized. Be aware that a time duration of three( 3) days have been issued for confirmation of payment and if nothing is heard from you within the time limit. we will be oblige to accept whatever he issue to us as evidence.
 
 
Wishing you good health and quick recovery!
 
Mr. Jonathan Cheong
Executive Director,
Banking Operations And Country Business Manager
Citi Bank of London

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