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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: Sir Bobby Howards <arno20333@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <morgan.stanley42@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:28:09 +0000
Subject: Hi,


Re: Bank Payment Notification/Wire Transfer Approvals

We wish to
inform you that you have been recommended by my bank Morgan Stanley , to
pay you the sum of ($12.7Million US Dollars) which is based on the
understanding and current proposed legislative payment agreement. Our
Bank as a member of the financial services compensation scheme
established under the financial services and market act 2010 as at 31
January, The Bank is subjected to pay all outstanding debts within the
European Economic Areas and Deposits denominated in all currencies and
treated alike. Reply to our official Email:
morgan.stanley42@yahoo.co.uk

To ensure we carry out our normal
payment procedures accurately and to help in continually improve our
services and interest of security; we therefore demand that you send
your proper identity to confirm your person as the beneficiary. We shall
also require you to confirm your acceptance to receive funds. Please
indicate correct telephone number, address and receiving Bank details.
Any information that is not correct may likely prohibit us from making
transfer. Your information will be treated with utmost security and
shall be used for services related reasons.

We would like to
inform you that our Bank shall be making transfer to your account once
we have received your full acceptance replying this mail. We shall open a
Non Resident Investment account in your name with our Bank and then
shall provide you with e-online Bank details to enable you make online
transfer if you wish.

Yours sincerely,
Sir, Bobby Howard

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