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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: "ManpreetSingh.Sabharwal@hdfcbank.com" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jchabrol.gepchaussures@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:50:59 +0100
Subject: FWD: OVER DUE PAYMENT.


Dear Sir/ Madam,

Greetings from HDFC Bank Ltd...!!!!!

This is to inform you that the Outward remittence request letter for remittance of USD 76,000 & to your account has been transferred,

Please find enclosed the TT copy.
Check the attached and reconfirm everything is correct,


Best Regards... ?

Manpreet Singh

Trade Finance Operations | HDFC Bank Ltd, Paota, Jodhpur
SMS +91-93093 86656 | PHON06FL.gif +91-291-2541839 | * manpreetsingh.sabharwal@hdfcbank.com
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"HDFC Bank Ltd is Awarded "Best Trade Finance Bank in India for Year - 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012" by Global Finance Magazine.

Know more about us on www.hdfcbank.com. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hdfcbank
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Disclaimer:
"The information contained herein (including any accompanying documents) is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you have erroneously received this message, please immediately delete it and notify the sender. Also, if you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or any accompanying document is strictly prohibited and is unlawful. The organization is not responsible for any damage caused by a virus or alteration of the e-mail by a third party or otherwise.
Regd. Office : HDFC Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank House, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400 013. "

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