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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: "FOREIGN SECRETARY OUTLINE THE GOVERNMENT VISION FOR UK FOREIGN POLICY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <exchangedepts@live.com>
Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 00:43:31 +0530
Subject: FROM THE DESK OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

FROM THE DESK OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
FOREIGN SECRETARY OUTLINE THE GOVERNMENT VISION FOR UK FOREIGN POLICY.
 
Fax Number:++448719747482
Our priorities Admitted:
ATTENTION:DEAR LUCKY WINNER.
We the Board of Directors, Members and Committee Of Great British High Commission is now aware of your winning prize. We write to remind you that we receive a report that you did not Receive  your winning prize up till now due the difficulties and too much tax clearance imposed by Your government.We have made a concrete  Arrangement to transfer your winning amount to your Bank Accounts .After our investigation.We confirmed that you are the Winner of Draw E-mail Award . We have also confirmed that until this moment that you have not receive your Winning amount. After our numerous verification we found out that the IMF could not Transfer your winning amount to you due to  some International  policy and your low co-operation to them.
In regards to the above mentioned problems, We (BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION) have decided to release your winning amount directly to your bank account without any delay.
Listen Very Attentively To Enable You Receive Your Winning Prize!!!
By the power and authority, we have conveyed your transaction to trusted Bank which will transfer your winning prize; you’re to contact Royal bank of Scotland with your banks personal detail for them to transfer your winning amount directly to your bank account without any further delay. Be informed that the only money you will pay to them is (78.00Pounds)which is their service charges. The reason why you have to pay the charges first to them is because there is an instruction place by (B.M.O.F) British Ministry Of Finance not to deduct any charges from your winning amount for security purposes.
This Is Details To Contact ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
Bank Name, Royal Bank of Scotland United Kingdom,
Contact Person: Dr. Frank Albert,
General Manager Foreign Transfer,
Bank Email ID: (exchangedepts@live.com)
Tele Number:++448719746604
 
Is important you call (Dr. Frank Albert),
The General Manager of Royal Bank as soon as you receive this mail and furnish them with your details to receive your prize,Below is the information you are required to fill and forward to ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LTD .make sure you fill this form before forwarding it to the Royal Bank of Scotland don't send this form to Royal bank of Scotland without filling it do this immediately.
Your Full Name……………
You’re Address…………..
You’re State……………
You’re Direct Mobile Phone……..
Your Office/ Home Phone………..
You’re Bank Name………..
Bank Account No #..............
Account Holder …………
You’re Bank Swift Code Id any?..............
Your Occupation……………..
Your Next Of Kin Names……………..
Your age......................
Your Sex..........................
While sending the above listed details, Remember to ask ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND UK on how will you pay their bank required service charges of (78 Pounds) which is the only money you will pay to them for immediate transferring  of your winning amount. If they ask you for any additional money after you have paid (5,500 Rupees)do report to us and legal action will be taken against that.
We guarantee your transaction with ROYAL BANK UK . Follow our instructions, you will not have any problem.
>From British High Commission Foreign Secretary Austin
Benjamin has made a statement following the decision to place on your winning amount.
British High Commission Office
King Charles Street
London.SW1A.
 
 

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