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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: Rbs Group <rbs.group@ymail.com>
Reply-To: reservebank0@india.com
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:10:53 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: COMPENSATION TO ALL VICTIMS




FROM FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF BENIN
(Civil Procedure)(F.H.C.U.E.B)(ARANGEMENT) Metro Plaza,
Plot 991/992 Zackary Street Cadastral Zone AO,Central Business District West Africa,
(Telephone) +229-682-770-92
Notice,
The AMERICAN EMBASSY in Benin Republic, Nigeria, Ghana and Bokina-faso received a report of scam against you and some other Canada/US citizens and Malaysia Etc. whom the countries of Benin/Nigeria, Bokinafaso  and Ghana have recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the world high Commissions against fraud activities by the Four Country Citizens. Your name was among those scammed as listed by the West Africa Financial Intelligent Unit (WAFIU). A recommendation has been issued out to all the affected victims and has been already in distribution to all the bearers,Your compensation fund was among those that were reported non-transfer since Friday last week and we wish to advise you to follow the instructions of the Committee to make sure you receive your $,10.5Musd.WAFIU further told us that the use of Africa Bank, Couriers service was abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned courier services and
bank in Benin, Nigeria and Ghana and we made an solid arrangement with our corresponding GOVERNMENT bank in India Asia Country to transfer this fund directly to your bank account.
We advise that you do the needful to make sure the India Bank transfer your recompense fund to you. You are assured the safety of your $,10.5Musd availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers, security companies and Africa Banks who in collaboration scammed you. Here is contact address where your fund was forwarded in India Asia Country because all Africa banking and couriers are demanding fee one after another from foreigners; Bank Name; RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
E-Mail;reservebank0@india.com
E-Mail:reservebank0@india.com
Tele; +917654623648
Contact Person;Dr Mrs.Saira Kahn
Address; 137 ROAD NEW DELHI INDIAHere are required information demands from you for completing of your wire transfer;
Name of Bank:
Account name:
Account number:
Swift code:
Bank Telephone Number:
Photocopy of international passport:
Your home/Office telephone number;
Thanks
Dr,Governor David Mark

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