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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: "Allied Irish Bank(Investigation Unit)" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lord.adirturner7@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:46:10 -0000
Subject: Private Investigation

Good Day,

My name is Lord Turner, a senior partner in the Technical Advisory Board (TAB) of Allied Irish Bank Group (Senior Security Specialist). The TAB is conducting a standard process investigation on behalf of "AIB Group" which involves a client who shares the same Last Name with you and also the circumstances surrounding his investment at AIB Group.



I will like to intimate you with certain fact that will be of interest to you. The client died intestate and nominated no successor over his investment in the bank. Since you share similar detail with the late fellow, I am prepared to release the deposit to you and we shall share the money 50/50.



I am aware of the consequence of this proposal; I therefore ask that if you find no interest, please, discard this mail and do not be vindictive. On the other hand, If you decide to work with me, contact me through my email below and I will initiate the process.

I am the only one that is aware of this situation. I have evaluated the risks and the only risk I have here is you refusing to work with me. If we can be of one accord, we should plan a meeting soon.



Sincerely,
Lord Tuner


Private Email Address: lord.adairtuner@live.com

Tel: +447024026739
+44 (0) 702 406 9284
Fax:+44 702 403 1594

















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