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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: Operation Manager <vtwsuba@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: Operation Manager <general_remittance_controler1@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2015 03:15:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: SAVINGS DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND OF TURKEY


 
SAVINGS DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND OF TURKEY
236B ST 14-A PWD COLONY ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN

Attn ,
 
This is to inform you that we have concluded the documentation and estimation of the accumulated interest of your fund. According to the instruction we were given, You are required to reconfirm to us once again your mailing address and a verifiable bank account details where we will effect the transfer and remittance of the said accumulated fund.
 
Be informed that your fund managers are not aware of these accumulated interest as it has been accumulating in an undisclosed account with The SAVINGS DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND OF TURKEY,and as an operations manager, It is my duty to have the accumulated interest remitted to your nominated bank account as soon as you reply this massage with a furnished details of your bank account.
 
Note: Your quick response is highly anticipated, So get back to me as soon as possible. The required procedures and documentation of your fund's accumulated interest will be emailed to you immediately we get a genuine response from you.
 
Contact Information
Savings Deposit Insurance Fund
Buyukdere Cad. No: 143, 34394, Esentepe / Istanbul
Email.. (general_remittance_controler1@outlook.com)
Tel:+90 542 8784214 (Operation Manager)
Fax: +90 212 2885335
Web: www.tmsf.org.tr
Fund Remittance

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