419 scam: Dr Lilian Bash <eco.bkgh@blumail.org> FROM ECO BANK CONGRATULATION FOR A SUCCESSFULLY APPROVER OF YOUR FUNDS

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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447005931298 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Lilian Bash <eco.bkgh@blumail.org>
Reply-To: notificationdept@umail.net
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:10:54 +0300
Subject: FROM ECO BANK CONGRATULATION FOR A SUCCESSFULLY APPROVER OF YOUR FUNDS

The Pan African Bank. 19, Seventh Avenue,Ridge West PMB GPO Accra, Ghana. P.O.Box: AN 16746 Accra North. Phone:+233-302-916216 +233-243-432-247. Fax: +44-7005931298 . Attn: Valued Client,Dear/madam, We are pleased to inform you that after a general board meeting that was held with the Minister of finance and other financial institutions on Friday the 4th-July-2011, we glad fully bring to your notice that your funds has been finally released without any further stoppage by any financial organization, because a general approval has been given to your funds. Your total funds will be paid directly from this financial institution to your private account in your country. We hereby advice you to confirm to this email with a valid identification, your bank account information, your current telephone number to enable us open a non-residential account in your name. This will enable you enjoy online access to your funds, easy, real-time access to all your account information in the comfort of your home, your office or from any remote location. Online and real-time account information Account Statements download able in Excel, MS-Money and PDF formats Account history Term deposits Loan/Standing Instruction Enquiries Balance enquiry Transaction details A window on all your accounts with Ecobank. Efficient cash management is an increasingly important factor in business today. Information at your finger tips on your account position is critical for decision-making whilst anticipating a quick response from you. Yours faithfully, Dr Lilian Bash, Ecobank Ghana, Remittance department. Copyright © 2011 ECOBANK Inc..

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