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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: BAVADO BSK <binshn@outlook.fr>
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:39:05 +0100
Subject: Dear Good Friend.





International Bank Du Benin
Address:200 Zone Des Ambassades.
Akpakpa Porto Novo Benin Republic
Direct Mobile:+229)99114438







Dear Good Friend.

( Strictly Personal & Confidential )


It interests me to contact you after my investigations on your capability sincererity .

With
the information which I successfully gather about the economic
opportunities in your country,I wish to inform you of my interest to
participate in the private investment opportunities in your country
with you as my investment partner.


Kindly know that I
strongly believed that the spiritual aspect of life controls the
physical and irrespective of our different nationalities and cultural
backgrounds human is one family living on planet earth.



I am Auditor & Telex Manager International Bank Du
Benin On my routine inspection I discovered a dormant domiciliary
account with the deposit of (Usd: 26.6Million by Late Thomas Heinrich )
who died along with his family. Read from the below website

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3348109.stm


I write to seek your indulgence and assistance in Transfering this fund to your account through legal means.

It
is clearly stated in our BANKING FOREIGN POLICY and signed lawfully
that if such fund remains unclaimed by the NEXT OF KIN till the period
of Seven (7) years starting from the date when the beneficiary died, the
money will be transferred into the BANK TREASURY as an unclaimed
fund.Besides,it is not authorized by the law guiding our bank for a
citizen of Benin Rep. to make the claim of the fund.


So the request of you as a foreigner is necessary to apply for the
claim and transfer of the fund smoothly into your reliable bank account
as the NEXT OF KIN to the deceased. When the fund is transferred into
your account,(45%) will be for you in an assistance and in provision of
the bank account,%5 Is set aside for incured expences,while (50%) will
be for me.


If you are really sure of your intergerity, trustworthy and
confidentiality, reply with Your Full Name and Address,Your
Age,Occupation and Position,Your Telephone, Mobile and Fax Number for
Communication Purpose and call me so that I will let you know the steps
to follow in order to finalize this transaction immediately.


NOTE: My plan is to invest my own share of the money in your country?

1.
What other lucrative investments would you suggest as I intend to
invest on Real Estates, Hotesl,Clinics ,Tourism,Poultry
Farm,Ngo,Churches, if they are good business venture in your Country?

2.
Can you be able to make residential documents and purchase a house for
me and my family to relocate and settle in your country after my
retirement in 3months time.

I wait for your urgent response.


Regards,

Dr:Benjamin William Timothy
Auditor & Telex Manager

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