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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: "BANK OF AMERICA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <brian_moynihan1@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:27:06 -0700
Subject: FROM BANK OF AMERICA YOUR COMPENSATION IS READY.

MR. BRIAN THOMAS MOYNIHAN
CEO, BANK OF AMERICA
100 NORTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202.



HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON-FRI: 7AM-10PM (LOCAL TIME)
SAT-SUN: 8AM-5PM (LOCAL TIME)

Dear esteemed customer,



I know that you might be surprise on this mail, but I am telling you the truth. I know that it is against my official duty

to release confidential issue like this to an outsider but I have been much disturbed lately knowing all that you are

passing through and being that you are a human being like myself.I am taking this bold step because of my belief as a

Christian and I have been encouraged by the world of God never to be afraid of those that can kill only the body but he who

can destroy both the body and the soul( Christ Jesus).

What I want to tell you is about your fund there are lots of forces working against you These men are evil genius and they

have been frustrating you and foreign contractor/fund inheritors by demanding upfront payments from you constantly. If I

tell you that they are using all these money you sent to them to work against you and divert your fund to their already

provided off-shore account, you may not believe it. But it is the simplest truth which no one is willing to tell you.

I wish to inform you that we received payment Schedule instriction from World Bank to you a compensation of $1,500.000.00
If you wish to receive your payment kindly get back to us with the information's as stated below.

Bank name...........
Bank address............
Account no........
Routing no........
swift code........
Your Home address............
Beneficiary name........
your direct phone no.....
A copy of driven license...
Occupation/position....

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

We promise you of our excellent services. We also helps build strong communities by creating opportunities for people —

including customers, shareholders and associates — to fulfill our dreams."


Your swift response will be anticipated.

Yours faithfully,
Mr.Brian Moynihan(CEO)
Bank of America®
Corporate Office Headquarters,Charlotte,N.C.
Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC.
© 2014 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
AR72768/DD6A66
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: Information contained in this e-mail transmission is privileged, confidential and covered by

the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521.This electronic mail message and any attached files

contain information intended for the exclusive use of the specific individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended

recipient of this communication, Please Delete! Thank you.

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