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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: "angelo" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:08:46 +0430
Subject: BANK ENQUIRIES

Dear sir/madam,

We offer seasoned and fresh cut bank instrument for lease/sale, such as BG, SBLC, MTN, Bank Bonds, Bank Draft, T strips and other. Leased Instruments can be obtained at minimal expense to the borrower compared to other banking options. This offer is opened to both individuals and corporate bodies.

DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENTS:
1. Instrument: Bank Instruments (Confirmable Drafts, BankGuarantees (BG/SBLC) etc
2. Total Face Value: Eur 1M MIN and Eur 5B MAX (Five Billion USD).
3. Issuing Bank: HSBC London, Deutsche Bank Frankfurt or any Top 25 AA Rated Bank
4. Age: One Year, One Day or as agreed by both parties
5. Leasing Price: 6% of Face Value plus 2% commission fees to brokers.
6. Delivery: SWIFT TO SWIFT.
7. Payment: Direct wire
8. Hard Copy: Bonded Courier within 7 banking days.

The Leased Instruments/Instruments for sale include: BG’s, Insurance Guarantees, MTN, Confirmable Bank Draft, (SBLC) Standby Letters of Credit and Third Party Guarantees such as a standby forward commitment to purchase or a standby loan. If you are a potential Investor or Principle looking to raise capital, we will be happy to answer any questions that you have about this opportunity and to provide you with all the details regarding this services.

Our BG/SBLC Financing can help you get your project funded, by providing you with yearly renewable leased bank instruments. We work directly with providers of these instruments. You will work with your bank to ensure that the leased instruments will be returned to them before the maturity date. This Instrument can be monetized on your behalf for Trade in PPP.
Kindly show your interest as soon as you are in need of our services.

Thank you,


For further enquiries:
Contact:
email: (.com)
skype: ()

All intrested clients should email to (.com)


Angelo Markson
Co-ordinator

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