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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: Dr.Jim Ovia <mrdjf@live.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 13:49:26 +0000
Subject: From Zenith Bank /Our Deduction Form


>From Zenith Bank /Our Deduction Form













Be inform that after the final meeting this morning with the board
directors of this Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc, in regards to your funds, for
your inability to receive your funds. Our deduction form was issued to
you this morning to enable you receive your funds by tomorrow once you
send the $95.00.You will find the attachment of our deduction form which
you will fill and return it back to us with the fee to enable us deduct
other Charges and transfer your funds to your account without any
further delay.













Be informed that every necessary arrangement has been concluded for the
immediate release and transfer your funds to your account, as soon as we
receive the $95.00 from you today. Here is the information you will use
to fill the form and send it back with the fee together













CONTRACT SUM: US$5, Million USD






CONTRACT NUMBER: NG74678FGN













As soon as we receive the fee with the form, we will deduct all Charges
and transfer your balance, all transfer confirmation slip will be
forwarded to you for your easy Confirmation with your bank as there will
be no other delay or demand/













Regards






Dr Jim Ovia Managing Director of






Zenith Bank Plc

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