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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: "African Development & Modem Bank International Nigeria PLC" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <admibank111@zing.vn>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:59:50 +0100
Subject: Good Day

African Development & Modem Bank International Nigeria PLC
African Tower, Plot 112, Lekki Express Road, Lekki Lagos Nigeria
 
Ref: Urgent Notice........................................................official Letter.
 
Good day To you,
 
This is to officially notify you that We have received a payment credit instruction from the United Nations oversight office to released your unpaid funds of US$2.5 Million. As a bank, we have taken up the mantle to advocate on your interest for the release of your funds.
 
I hereby acquaint you with the procedure for the release and transfer of this approved payment fund to you. You are required to furnish to us the under mentioned statutory requisites to enable my office commence actions.
 
{1}. Your Full Name and Address:
{2}. Your Confidential Tell, Cell and Fax Number for easier and faster communication:
(3) Occupation / Address
 
Be informed that modalities will commence immediately we hear from you. Once more, as a reputable Bank we intend to ensure that this funds are released without any further delay under full adherence with Fund release order regulations. Finally, I want you to know that all modalities has been put in place for the successful release of your funds, The release of your funds is 100% Genuine and risk free, as all international rules and regulations concerning Fund release has been adhere to for safe release of your funds.
 
This is a golden opportunity for you now to receive your funds. Thanks for your anticipated co-operation. Have a nice day. Your Immediate Response is highly needed to enable us commence for the release.
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Mr. Adrian Ola Pius
Director Foreign Operations
African Development & Modem Bank International Nigeria PLC
African Tower, Plot 112, Lekki Express Road, Lekki Lagos Nigeria

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