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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: "MR P.R" <aa.connectt@@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:23:17 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: From Swiss Bank Mr Patrick rilly




From Swiss Bank Mr Patrick rilly
.................................................

What I relate to you via this message is very urgent but I urge you to
read on for your assistance. There exists a dormant account belonging to a
non-Swiss indigene since World War II.It may interest you to know that in
July of 1997, the Swiss Banker's Association published a list of dormant
accounts originally opened by non-Swiss citizens. These accounts had been
dormant since the end of World War II (May 9, 1945). Most belonged to
.
The continuing efforts of various government set up committees have since
resulted in the discovery of additional dormant accounts -54,000 in
December, 1999.

The published lists contain all types of dormant accounts, including
interest-bearing savings accounts, securities accounts, safe deposit
boxes, custody accounts, and non-interest-bearing transaction accounts.
Numbered accounts are also included. Interest is paid on accounts that
were interest bearing when established. The Claims Tribunal handles
processing of all claims on accounts due non-Swiss citizens. A dormant
account holder (deceased) with a credit balance of 51,000,000 US dollar
plus accumulated interest was discovered by me, in my bank. The
beneficiary was murdered during the holocaust era, leaving no WILL and no
possible records for trace of heirs. The Claims Tribunal has been mandated
to report all unclaimed funds for permanent closure of accounts and
transfer of existing credit balance into the treasury of Switzerland
government as provided by the law for management of assets of deceased
beneficiaries who died interstate (living no wills).

Being a director in my bank, I have all secret details and necessary
contacts for claim of the funds without any hitch. The funds will be
routed via a private financial facility, being a safe haven for the funds
and we can share the funds and use in investment of our choice. Due to the
sensitive nature of my job, I need a foreigner to HELP claim the funds.
All that is required is for you to provide me with your details for
processing of the necessary legal and administrative claim documents for
transfer of the funds to you, to this regard, you are expected to fill out
a text form. I will do all it takes here to ensure that the fund is
transferred to a secured, numbered account in your name, where you will be
capable of accessing the funds and gradually transferring to your country
and other banks of choice in the world. THERE IS NO RISK INVOLVED.

The Claims Processing Office has put funds in Escrow awaiting submission
of valid claims for necessary disbursement. I find myself privileged to
have this information and this is a great opportunity of a life time of
success without risks. Due to cautious reasons, reply via email only. I
await your urgent response to this proposal,

My Regards
Mr. Patrick rilly

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