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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: drbrian@ekoprojekt.hr
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:12:18 +0000
Subject: Reply.


My dear Friend,

Good Day,

Congratulations,


This is to confirm to you that every legal modality as regards to the
smooth conclusion of this transaction has been perfectly put in place.

I have submitted information to the payment Department of HSBC Bank,
You are advice to follow instruction accordingly by sending the
required information to enable them commence the date of the transfer
of your payment $5,500,000.00 to be transfer into your account.

The Bank will be paying the $5,500,000.00 via Telegraphic Wire
Transfer, You are advice to provide an account old or open a new
account within the United States.

Reconfirm the following information for Security reason.

Your direct phone number:...............
Full Name:....................

Bank Name:..................
Bank Address:...............
Account Name:...............
Account Number:.............
Routing Number:.............


I want to go into a good business relationship so we can invest
together, I have contacted you to assist me in receiving the
$5,500,000:00 from the Bank and then you and I can share the money or
invest it together. 50% to me and 40% to you then 10% for the investor
that will pay all expenses in this transaction.

As you must know business of this nature succeeds only when both
parties keep everything highly confidential from any third party till
the point of remittance. This will not take more than 48 hours after
confirmation.


I will like you to urgently reply me immediately you receive this
message and fill out required information so that I can submit it to
the bank for payment.

Regards,

Mr. Brian Smith.










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