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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: "Arab Bank" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bankarab0@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:51:35 +0200
Subject: Online Bank Transfer. from Arab Bank

Emaar Square, Building #2.
DubaiUnited Arab Emirate
Arab Bank Plc.
 
 
Welcome to United Arab Bank Dubai UAE.
 
We have tried many time to credit your payment of $1,000,000.00 USD through online transfer but it seems impossible as we don`t have your full details.
 
This fund supposed to be transferred since last year after United Nation approve your compensation payment but due to some issues we did not complete it then.
 
We have concluded to transfer your total sum of One Million US Dollars direct to your account under the United Nation instruction.
 
Contact us now for immediate transfer of your payment of One Million US dollars.
 
For more details and claim of your money contact us with below details.
 
Contact Person: Ali Mohammed
 
Thanks,
Online Bank Transfer.
Your Fund has been credited online
Arab BanksDubaibranch Manager.
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Message
The Bank has made considerable steady progress in recent years and is in excellent shape. We are well positioned to grow and deliver an excellent service to customers with complete openness and transparency. Our Award Winning website is one of the many changes that the Bank has implemented for that purpose; with a view to better communicate with our customers.

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