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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: "Catholic Aid Association" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <investecprivate@w.cn>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:00:23 -0400
Subject: Attn:Beneficiary!!!!

Attn:Beneficiary,

This is to notify you that you have been chosen By the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Aid Association (NGO USA) as one of the final Recipients of a Cash Grant/Donation Economic growth and a poverty alleviation scheme.Catholic Aid Association (U.S.A) a Multi-Million Pounds NGO group was established with the objective Of Human Growth,Educational and Community development.


In line with the 30 years anniversary program, the Catholic Aid Association (U.S.A) in conjunction with the European Council is giving out One Hundred Million United State Dollars as specific Donations/Grants to 150 lucky international recipients worldwide in different categories for Business development and Social.These funds are freely given to use for your business and educational development, charitable work and your community development at large.




Your Email was selected Based on an internet random selection exercise, You therefore are confirmed one of the lucky recipients and are entitled to US$1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars Only) as charity donations/aid from the Catholic Aid Association (USA).




You are required to Contact immediately the Catholic Aid United State paying Bank below by email or telephone. Endeavor to quote Your Qualification Number: (A-222-1147, B-700-66) for qualification documentations, verification and processing of your US$1,000,000.00 entitlement.


Bank Name: Investec Private Bank
6a Ryeground Lane
Liverpool, Merseyside
L37 7EQ
Contact Person: Mr.Sam Hackner,
Head Audith/ Transfer department
Tel: +447035941454
Fax:+447005-921-560
Email: investecprivate@w.cn


Endeavor to quote your Qualification numbers (A-222-1147, B-700-66) in all your correspondence with Mr.Sam Hackner


Please note that this donations/Grants are administered by a United Kingdom Paying bank and therefore subject to U.K Banking Laws. You are by all means advised to keep this whole information confidential until you have collected your donation,This is to avoid double and unqualified claim, due to beneficiaries informing third parties on cash grant donation.


On behalf of the Board, kindly accept our warmest congratulations!


Yours faithfully,
Barrister Paul Watson. LLB Hons.
Catholic Aid Association
3499 Lexington Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55126

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