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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Lloyds TSB Bank" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:34:59 +0200
Subject: Restore your online access ,
Dear Lloyds TSB Customer,
Sensitive area to your Online banking account has been limited
due to a mis-match of access code between your memorable informations.
To enable you continue accessing your online account, it will only
take you few minutes to re-activate your account.
To restore your online account access you can:
1. Visit your local branch and complete the Unlock My Account form
(takes several days)
2. Complete the Unlock My Account form online, by downloading and
completing the attached form (instant)
Important Notice: You are strictly advised to match your memorable information
correctly to avoid service denial.
Quality service and the security of your account are of great
importance to us.
We appreciate each opportunity to serve you
Your Sincerely,
Lloyds TSB Online Helpdesk
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Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot
be answered.
© Copyright Lloyds TSB Bank plc 2010 - All rights reserved
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