419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (2006-01)

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "transfer of your funds" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348182080464
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- zenthbank78@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Zenth Bank Nigeria plc <zenthbankn@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: Zenth Bank Nigeria plc <zenthbank78@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:19:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Zenth Bank Nigeria plc Plot 33, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way Central
Business District,

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Zenth Bank Nigeria
Plot 33, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way
Central Business District,
Cadastral Zone, Lagos Nigeria

Attn

How are you doing today, I wish to officially notify you that We had a brief meeting today with the board of Directors of Central Bank ofÂ Nigeria and Benin Republic management's on your behalfÂ regarding your transaction to know the reason why the transfer of your funds to your provided bank account has been delayed, During our meeting with Central Bank management's the bank officially agreed that your funds should be paid to you by our corresponding bank in Barclay bank to facility the quick transfer of your total funds to your bank account.

Meanwhile, due to the bureaucratic bottleneck that has militated against the completion of the direct transfer of this fund to your account in past by our Management, an arrangement has been concluded with our affiliate Barclay bank to carry out the transfer in your favor.
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You are advised to contact the bankÂ Barclay's Bank branch for immediate payment, Finally, to hasten up the transaction kindly contact the bank via the information outline below with your personal details.
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BARCLAY'S BANK OF REPRESENTIVE BRANCH
Barclays Group Representative Office Nigeria Ltd,
Address: Southgate House, Osborne Estate, Osborne Street, Lagos
Chief Financial Officer Dr. Morris Richard
Office Telephone: +234-8182080464
Contact Email: zenthbank78@gmail.com
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Kindly furnish your details identification as stated below to them.

Full name:::
Home address::
Phone numbers::
Country/City::
Occupation::
Bank credential::

Once more I wish to commend your mutual cooperation on this transaction and do be in touch with me as you deal with the Barclay Bank brach.

Thank you and have a nice day.

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Regards,
Â
Mr. Haword Micheal | Director | ZB|
Office | Plot 33, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way
Central Business District,
Cadastral Zone Lagos,

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