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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: "ZENITH BANK PLC" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <wilsonsmith733@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:29:19 +0300
Subject: IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

Dear Beneficiary,
 
 
This is the second time zenith Bank Plc is informing you of your long over-due fund which you have been finding it difficult to receive via a Certified Bank Draft issued by zenith bank Plc.We have arranged your payment through our International ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTER in Europe,America,Africa and Asia Pacific,This is part of an instruction/mandate passed by the Senate in respect to overseas contract payment and debt re-scheduling.
 
Now your conduct code is ATM 104 We shall send you an International Swift ATM CARD ( Master Card) from zenith Bank Plc which you are to use in accessing your funds via any ATM MACHINE located any where in the world.And your maximum withdraw dally will be Five Thousand United States Dollars ($5,000.00) valued sum at Two Million Five hundred thousand United States Dollars {$2,500,000.00} which has been programmed in the card already to you as our beneficiary.
 
GUIDE LINE: Immediately the release of your ATM MasterCard from the bank which will be activated already with your total value amount {$2,500,000.00} Your processing officer Mr Wilson Smith will provide you the attached followings,ATM MasterCard copy (CRESTED IN YOUR NAME) And the (PROVE OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE) With the bank name,Including his identification card,To clarify the legitimacy of this funds to you.
 
EMAIL : wilsonsmith733@gmail.com
DIRECT TEL-NUMBER: +234-803-220-3828
 
NOTE:Once your ATM MasterCard is release with all the listed document from your processing officer,All you need do is get your APPROVAL SECURITY ORDER CERTIFICATE,It will be needed in your name to complete your papers and secure your shipment safely in 48hrs.The courier will send your tracking numbers immediately you get this said Approval.Sincerely this will cost you $400USD only as we have spooking personally with the director in charge in your behalf.
 
 
Kindly re-confirm your details so as to facilitate immediate release of your fund from Zenith Bank immediately.
 
Your Full Name :
Full Residential Address : (P.O.BOX NOT ALLOWED)
Direct and Current Phone :
Nationality :
Occupation  :
age/sex :
Present Country :
passport identification:
 
Please Note : As soon as your details have been received here by the SWIFT Zenith ATM CARD CENTER,You are there fore advised to stop any further communications with all other bodies such as the Compensation and Finance House,Lottery Organization etc ....
 
Once again the Approval Security Order Certificate is all you need before shipping your card to your door destination for withdraw usage.
 
Please be regular on your email so we can use in contacting before 1week to confirm your payment with you.
 
Thanks for your co-operation.
 
ZENITH BANK PLC

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