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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Eric Alcock" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ericalcock1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:01:41 -0700
Subject: Re:Urgent Massage From Dr. Eric.

Greetings to you,
 
I am sorry for intruding into your private email address; but I am contacting you in view of the fact that you may be interested in this business opportunity.
 
I am currently representing some members of British Banking Association (BBA), my associates at the BBA repose confident in me, to find an interested partner from your region, whose information can be used for the claim and transfer of a mis-sold PPI (Payment Protection Insurance).
 
PPI or Payment Protection Insurance; is an insurance policy in the United Kingdom that is used to keep up Business Loan in the case of bankruptcy, mortgage payments, credit card payments in case you lose your job through redundancy or cannot work, perhaps because of a medical condition, sickness and/or an accident. (Payment Protection Insurance) PPI was sold to many unsuspecting consumers in the United Kingdom for business loans, credit cards and mortgages. Many people and companies were mis-sold PPI because they were not informed about the cost of the policy and in many instances the policy was not suitable for their circumstances.
 
Numbers of banks and lenders have been mis-selling PPI over the last decade or so. The United Kingdom Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market is huge, with an estimated 6billion British Pounds worth of payment protection insurance (PPI) policies out there its been a big and profitable business for Banks, Loan Companies Credit Card and Insurance Companies. But statistics show that unfortunately up to 50% of all policies sold, have been mis-sold. The mis-selling of these polices has become such a problem that the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) have called it a Protection Racket and issued a Super Complaint to the Office of Fair Trading.  So of recent, after the ruling at the United Kingdom High court; all banks involved in this racket in the United Kingdom were told to pay up for PPI mis-selling to the thousands of their customers. More information can be found on this link http://www.creditchoices.co.uk/banks-told-to-pay-up-for-ppi-mis-selling-2104112.html
 
This is where you come in and this why I have contacted you: my associates at the BBA requires a capable personal from your region, that can present his/her information to be profiled for a mis-sold PPI, with a compensation claim with over £18Million (Over Eighteen Million British Pounds) with the accumulated interest; for the further transfer to his or her banking system for a fair share of 20% of the total claim sum, upon receipt.
 
I was a former investment analyst for an investment company that was shut down in the United Kingdom; during the recession in 2008. I am temporary now based in The United Kingdom with my wife and children.dDue to my experience as a former investment analyst; my associates trust me, to supervise this business and also to find the right business partner from your region to facilitate this business opportunity.
 
However, I have sent this business proposal to some Other individuals, but they did not believe me; due to lots of internet scam going on out there; but if you can be positive and patience with me; you will not only be glad you embarked on this business with me, but it will also be a source of uplift to you financially. Have it in mind that in very fake there is an original of it. Beside, I do not wish to make further contact to any other person, until I hear from you. And be rest assured that this business is legal and will be executed under a legal arrangement that would not breach the laws of your country or the international Laws.
 
 
In conclusion, if you are interested in presenting your information for the claim and transfer of the above stated mis-sold PPI sum for a 20% share for yourself? You should send me a reply email stating your interest and I shall furnish you with further details on how we may proceed as business partners in this opportunity.
 
 
 
Best regards,
 
 
Eric Alcock

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