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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. (Smt) Deepali Pant Joshi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dr.smt_deepali_pantjoshi55@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:04:48 +0530
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam,

Good Day Dear Sir/Madam,
 
 
This is a personal email directed to you for your consideration alone,
I request that it remain and be treated as such only. Please bear with
me for now,I am a banker with RBI here in India.
 
I have an interesting business proposal for you that will be of immense
benefit to both of us. Although this may be hard for you to believe, we
stand to gain $245 million USD between us in a matter of days. Please
grant me the benefit of doubt and hear me out.
 
I must say that I have enormous respect for you considering the manner in
which I have made contact with you. My name is Dr. (Smt) Deepali Pant Joshi, The
financial controller at THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Main Branch) in Mumbai,
INDIA, and I am getting in touch with you regarding a business deal
worth $245,000,000.00 in my control which will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement.I need you to signify your interest by replying to this email 
Reply me immediately if interested!
VIA: dr.smt_deepali_pantjoshi55@outlook.com
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. (Smt) Deepali Pant Joshi
Executive Director
 
 
 
Dr. (Smt) Deepali Pant Joshi
Executive Director,
Reserve Bank of India
Central Office Building
17th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road
Mumbai-400 001.
Tel: 2263069900
Fax: 2265961000

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