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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:
BENIN REGIONAL SOLIDARITY BANK PLC DIRECTOR <mr.anayaadams792@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To:
BENIN REGIONAL SOLIDARITY BANK PLC DIRECTOR <hon.dr.vigilwill@administrativos.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:39:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Good day to you there is an issue involving your outstanding funds
worth of ( $12 Million united state dollars ) your urgent responds is
needed.


 Good day to you there is an issue involving your outstanding funds worth of ( $12 Million united state dollars ) which was called to Our Bank ( BENIN REGIONAL SOLIDARITY BANK PLC ) from the Federal Ministry OF Finance Benin Republic concerning your outstanding payment of outstanding funds worth of ( $12 Million united state dollars ) your fund has been released and forwarded to our Bank Western Union Money Transfer department and an instruction was passed to us directly from the Federal Ministry Of Finance new boss we are asked to start sending your fund install mentally at the rate of $7,500 per day through our western union money transfer this means that you will be receiving $7,500 twice per a day until your total ( $12 Million united state dollars ) is completely transferred to you.

Today, our bank has effected your first payment of $7,500,00 through western union now you have to Contact us immediately with the information's below so that we will start transferring your funds to you, Secondly note that you don't have to pay for any transfer charges because we had that some people have been trying to collect some money from you telling you that you have money with them so be careful your total funds worth of ( $12 Million united state dollars ) is still intact in our Bank here, The only money requested from you is ( $99 dollars ) and that is for the barrister that will sign and stamp your funds transfer file on your behalf since you are not here presence at the moment so get back to us immediately with the requested details to enable us proceed with your transfer have a nice day we look forward for your reply.

Kindly get back to us with the below details,

(1)The name you want to use in receiving your funds,................?
(2)Your direct Phone number: ...................?
(3)Your Contact address: ..................?

Again below is the informations to use and send the $99 to us through western union money transfer or money gram office.
 
RECEIVER NAME; IGNATUS ONUORAH.
COUNTRY : Benin Republic
CITY : Cotonou
QUESTION :A?
ANSWER : B.
AMOUNT;$ 99 Dollars.
 
Once you make the payment send the payment information's to me such as,
 
MTCN...
SENDERS NAME....

Hon.Dr.Vigil Will
BENIN REGIONAL SOLIDARITY BANK PLC DIRECTOR.
EMAIL: hon.dr.vigilwill@administrativos.com







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