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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. MORISE RP. IGWEZE." <debtfille@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "DR. MORISE RP. IGWEZE." <woodforestnationalbankohio@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:43:36 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATTENTION FUND OWNER: DON'T OVERLOOK THIS EMAIL.


ATTENTION  DEAR FUND OWNER.
 
The United Nations {UN} give you extra four working days to receive your fund from Wood forest National Bank or you will lose the opportunity for ever. So we are here reminding you once again to avoid the cancellation of your fund, follow the instruction immediately for your own good and future.
 
The Wood Forest National Bank Ohio controlling department according to the security transfer CODE which is (WF/200/105/015), the Authentication section code of the bank concludes the verification of your file. After going through all the documents of claim received by this department with justification and verification from the global strategy West Africa we are completely satisfied and you have been confirmed.
 
The Wood Forest National Bank concerning wire transfer of your fund. Your letter has been referred to the (JMCB) Legal Division for your Fund (us$5.5 Million Dollars) with Transfer code. (WF/200/105/015). We are satisfied using Electronic Wire Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and the rights and liabilities of using electronic and Swift fund transfer systems are defined by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act... The regulation, however, which implements this statute, 13 C.F.R. Part 206, Regulation E. specifically states that its provisions are inapplicable to a situation as this in which we must ensure your Fund Transfer to your destination Bank Account within  5 hours.
 
Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for the approval of some money regulatory Boards here in West Africa before we can carry out the Transfer of an amount of such magnitude to anybody, otherwise any such transfer will be stopped by the Authorities of Wood Forest National Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), since your Transfer is Electronic Transfer or Swift Wire transfer is almost activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final activation of your Account are some certain Approval Documents from the concerned Authorities here in West Africa, and for that reason, you are required to pay the Sum of $69 as this money will be used by our Bank Attorney to Obtain all the necessary documents that will enable the final activation of your Fund.
 
Wood Forest National Bank hereby state officially that the required payment will remain the only and final monetary obligation required from You prior to the final transfer of your funds, hence any further charges will be our bank's full responsibility till final transfer of your payment is made to your bank account.
 
We awaits your urgent response to obtain the remaining documents through our bank Attorney, kindly send the funds directly to our attorney in Benin with the information below through western union money transfer or money gram money transfer:
 
RECEIVER'S NAME=========RAPHAEL  IGWEZE
CITY=========================COTONOU
COUNTRY================BENIN REPUBLIC
QUESTION TEXT====================BEST
ANSWER===================== CHANCE
AMOUNT=========================$69
MTCN========================

In respect you are inquiring to pay Wire Transfer Electronic Transfer charges $69) or Swift transfer ($69) [BANK B], under section 48 4A 302 of US law Wood Forest National Bank, a depository institution which wire transfers funds may not deduct any fees for handling the wire transfer from the amount of money which is to be transferred to your provided Bank Account.
 
The fastest Wire Transfer is Electronic Transfer which only takes just 5 hours to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours to remit.
 
You are require to get back to Us if you are pleased with the Banking rules for more information on how to make any of your choice Wire Transfer charges send for  your Funds ($5.5 Million) Wire Transfer processing to commence as soon as possible.
 
This law is stated according to section 36 and 37 of the banking sector interaction realm of our constitution and the outside world. Based on article of association and memorandum of association, the Chase controlling agency of West Africa and your happiness suits our stand and we will make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your bank account as soon as you have comprehended with our instructions.
 
(Designated bank account details for Electronic Transfer to avoid mistake or should in case you created a new account)
 
Bank Name and Address
Account Number:
Account Name:
Routing Number:
 
UN gives you only few days to receive your fund from our bank or no more. We are expecting you to reply to this message with the needed fee and your full account details. If you know that you are not willing to comply, please do not bother to write back or reply this message.
 
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.
 
Yours sincerely,
DR.  MORISE  RP. IGWEZE. 

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