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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: "Dr. David A. Adis." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info.govbank@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:52:43 -0700
Subject: Last Notice on your Payment of $25.5 Million United States Dollars)

Dear Esteem Customer,
 
This is to inform you that your contract/inhertiance lottery payment will be cancel soon. You are advice to contact bank of America today for your payment.   Ref number for claim.      No: 007pwyz20I3   Amount: $25.5 Million United States Dollars only you are also advised to provide with the under listed information as soon as possible to Bank of America.
 
Contact person  Dr. David A. Adis.
Email Address:  info.davidbankofamerica@gmail.com
 
Claims Requirements:
1.Name in full-----------------------------------------
2.Address----------------------------------------------
3.Nationality------------------------------------------
4.Age--------------------------------------------------
5.Occupation-------------------------------------------
6.Phone/Fax--------------------------------------------
7.Present Country--------------------------------------
 
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If you do not contact Dr. David A. Adis of Bank of America within 7 working days of this notification your payment  would be revoked you are advised to keep their  details/information from the public to avoid fraudulent claim (IMPORTANT)pending the transfer/claim by you.
 
Congratulations.Accept my hearty congratulations once again!
 
Best Regards
Dr. David A. Adis.
Payment Director
info.davidbankofamerica@gmail.com

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