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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: "FEDERAL RESERVE BANK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ben0b1@live.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 20:13:08 +0100
Subject: APPROVED PAYMENT FROM FEDERAL RESERVE BANK.

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK of NEW YORK
33 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10038
Tel: 315-688-8193
RE: APPROVED PAYMENT FROM FEDERAL RESERVE BANK of NEW YORK.
 
 
ATTN: Esteemed  Beneficiary,
 
This is officially to notify you that We have received a payment credit instruction from the World Bank Swiss
to credit your account with your full Inheritance payment of US$10 Million from their reserve account With our
Bank. We the Federal Reserve Bank of New York have taken up the mantle to advocate on your
interest for the release of your delayed payment.
 
I hereby acquaint you with the procedure for the release and transfer of this approved fund to you.
You are required to furnish us with the under listed statutory requisites to enable this office commence actions.
 
Full Name and Address:
Confidential Tell, Cell and Fax Number for easier and faster communication:
Bank Name:
Bank address:
A/c Name:
A/C Numbers:  
Swift Code:
Routing Numbers:
Occupation:
Marital Status:
 
Be informed that transfer will commence immediately we hear from you with the account information.
Once more, FEDERAL RESERVE BANK will not hesitate to credit your account within 24hours in accordance
with Fund release order regulations.
 
Finally, I want you to know that all modalities are in place for the successful transfer of your US$10Million
into your bank account as all international rules and regulations concerning Fund Transfer has been adhered to
for safe transfer of your fund into your nominated bank account.
 
This is a golden opportunity for you now to receive your fund. Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.
Have a nice day.
 
Your Immediate Response is highly needed to enable us commence with your fund transfer.
 
Yours in service,
 
Mr. Ben Bernanke,
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Tel: 315-688-8193
 

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