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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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From: "DR LAMIDO KOFFI." <ofiefile16@peoplepc.com>
Reply-To: "DR LAMIDO KOFFI." <sahasaharabakbenin@admin.in.th>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:55:52 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF YOUR FUNDS.

Sahel-Sahara BENIN.
Director, Sahel-SaharaBank Benin.
Sahel-Sahara Bank Benin.
(+229) 96998960.
 
PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF YOUR FUNDS.
 
Definitely, I know that this letter will be a surprising one to you.
Firstly, I will like to introduce myself formally as the New Appointed
Director of The Sahel-Sahara Bank Benin.You are been officially
contacted by me today because your Inheritance Funds were Re-deposited
into the "Federal Suspense Account" of Sahel-Sahara Bank Benin last
month, because you did not Claim your funds as the rightful
beneficiary in our corresponding bank.
 
Well known to all, The Sahel-Sahara Bank Benin is the pan Bank of all
commercial Banks here in Benin. This morning at about (8:00am Standard
Pacific Time) I was alerted by my Secretary that Three men and a Lady
were at my Office reception waiting to see me and so I told my
Secretary to lett them in.
 
To my surprise they were two Canadians and one Nigerian Attorney, and
they introduced themselves as (Mr. Tim Parker, Mr. Roland Gulf, both
from Canada), and accompanied with them was a Nigerian Attorney with
the name (BARRISTER WILLIAMS EDOZIE).
 
Really these men were unexpected by me because their visit was
impromptu. I had to ask them why they came to see me in person and
they said that they were here to collect the Inheritance Bill Sum
which rightfully belongs to you, on your behalf. These foreigners
actually claimed this beyond reasonable doubts.
 
At this development I asked them who authorized them to come down to
BENIN for the Collection of this Payment and they told me that you
asked them to come and collect this funds on your Behalf. Infect this
was the biggest shock that this Bank have ever received so far because
your Inheritance funds is still in the "Federal Suspense Account" of
Sahel-Sahara Bank, yet you sent these men to come and collect this
Funds on your behalf without Notifying us.
 
We in this Bank do not understand why you sent these men to come and
Collect your Funds on your behalf. If actually you want them to help
you collect your Inheritance Bill Sum, at least you should have
informed me as the Director of this Bank.
 
They actually tendered some vital documents which proved that you
actually sent them for the collection of these Funds. Honestly, it
really baffles me that you took such decision without my consent.
Here is the documents which they tendered to this Bank today:
1. LETTER OF AUTHORITY.
 
2. IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT GUARANTEE.
Actually, these documents which they tendered to this Noble Bank are a
clear Proof that you sent them to Collect this Funds for you. Finally,
I told them to come back within three working days and they promised
to come back.
 
As the Governor of this Noble Bank, I was supposed to Release this
Funds to them but I refused to do so because I wanted to hear from you
first. Due to the Nature of my job, I will not want to make any
mistake in releasing these funds to anyone except you whom is the
recognized bonafide beneficiary to This Fund.
 
Kindly clarify us on this issue before we make this Payment to these
foreigners whom came on your behalf. In receipt of this confidential
Letter, you are required to call this Bank Immediately you receive
this confidential Letter. Call Me (+229) 96998960.
Do contact me immediately through this email address:
sahasaharabakbenin@admin.in.th
OFFICIALLY SIGNED.
DR LAMIDO KOFFI.
DIRECTOR, KTT DEPT

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