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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: dore.ousmane@kimo.com
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:21:48 -0700
Subject: FROM AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

African Development Bank
8, Lake Chad Crescent Maitama District
Abuja Nigeria

Attention Beneficiary

We are fully authorized in the recent negotiation with
Ecowas Authority, International Monitory funds (IMF) and
approved by ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC)
to contact you for the release of US$8.500,000.00 in your
favor

In accordance with African Development Bank Group regulation
and our esteemed reputation geared up towards fund
protection for the beneficiary’s interest to effect your
payment into your nominated Bank account coordinates at the
completion of all other official protocol.

The staff and management of Africa Development Bank Group
will attend to you promptly Thanks for your anticipated
cooperation. You are by copy of this message advice to send
the below to facilitate your funds transfer.

Bank Name:
Bank Address:
Account Holder:
Account No:
Routing Number:
Swift Code:
Identification Copy:
Direct telephone number:

Call for any question where you needed clarification.

Yours in service
Mr. Ousmane Dore
Director Foreign Operations
African Development Bank Group
Tel/Fax: 234-765452155

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Notice To Recipient: This email (and any attachments) is
only intended for the use of the person or entity to which
it is addressed, and may contain information that is
privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are
obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential
manner. Unauthorized re-disclosure or failure to maintain
confidentiality may subject you to federal and state
penalties. If you are not the recipient, please immediately
notify African Development Bank by return email, and delete
this message from your computer


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