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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Eric Felder" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 10:45:53 +0200
Subject: Payment Notice From Barclays Bank Washington

Dear Customer,

This is to inform you that your payment data (file) has been forwarded to me by demand (appeal) of the United Nations Universal Human Rights (WEF) as the next solution to make sure you are not deprived of your Human right.

Therefore, it is my pleasure to acknowledge receipt of your full payment data with clear information about the payment. As a confirmed Citizen of the country, transfer of your fund to your nominated bank account will take place as soon as you meet only the official process of our bank in order to transfer the fund.

Meanwhile, kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter and reaffirm your full details, including your bank account details for direct programming in our payment system accurately without a mistake,

Respectfully,

Mr. Eric Felder,
International Remittance Director
Barclays Bank Plc
701 Fifth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone number (206) 337-4604
Direct Telephone: (940) 238-4782

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