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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: DIAMOND BASE BANK <western10uniontransfer@gmail.com>
Reply-To: western.union373@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 12:08:38 -0700
Subject: Reminder again from Diamond Base Bank

Diamond Base Bank (D.B.B)
6, Sansad Marg,
Cotonou -110 001.
Regional Director : Dr. Bob Laurent
Phone: +229 98786404
Reference Number: 28961-85A14-C4861
Funding Method: Transfer
Amount: $1,900,000.00 USD
Our Ref: RBI770/49/2013.

Respected Customer ,

Welcome to Diamond Base Bank. We are socially responsible
organization, providing banking and membership services to
individuals, companies, trade unions, charities, credit unions and
membership organization sectors. We listen to and understand what our
customers want and have developed a service which offers a wide range
of benefits.

At Diamond Base Bank, our aim is to make a real difference to people's
lives. Your privacy are of utmost importance to us. We take many steps
to protect your information ranging from secured networks designed to
prevent unauthorized activity through to advanced use of encryption
technology. we spend time getting to know your organization; gaining a
thorough understanding of your needs, aims and plans for the future.
Only then can we work closely with you, ensuring that you enjoy all
the support and assistance you need - every step of the way.

One of our key objectives is to provide value for money banking for
all of our customers. That means delivering a wide range of services
that can be tailored to your exact needs, including the smooth
transfer of your banking to Diamond Base Bank In regards setting up an
Online bank account with us, Your details has been forwarded to us
earlier by Mr. Charles Francis Feeney, declaring you as a beneficiary
to receive the total sum of $1,900.000.00 USD (One Million Nine
Hundred Thousand United States Dollars).

Sequel to your information recorded on file and in accordance to the
Benin Securities and Stock Market State Commission(SSMSC) rules and
regulations on operational banking policy on foreign transfer of large
amount of money emanated proceeds; be informed that you are advised of
this very need for you to setup a Non Resident Account with DB Bank
which will be responsible for clearing of your funds here in West
Africa before the funds in cash can be transferred from your account
in your name with DB bank to any bank account of your choice, you are
required to choose from the under listed options, the most suitable
account type to you:

Diamond Base Bank offers two types of Non Resident account which are
operational by non resident of Benin:

- Non Resident Savings Account
- Non Resident Current Account ( Checking Account )

The below listed documents are required in setting up a Non Resident Account:

* A valid and current Copy of your Identification (if any) passport or
other acceptable ID (the page with photo and signature)
* Receipt of Initial Deposit
* Completed Account Opening Application Form.
Features of the various accounts:

Non-Resident Savings Account-
Eligibility Criteria for Non-Resident Savings Account:

* This account can be opened Single and requires an initial deposit of
$250 United States Dollars
* 6% interest rate per annual
* The minimum average quarterly balance requirement for your Current
Account is $660.05 USD
* No minimum withdrawal fee
* Withdrawal is limited to $150, USD daily

Once set up is completed savings account available balance will be: $185 USD

Non-Resident Current Account ( Checking Account ) -
Eligibility Criteria for Non-Resident Current Account:

* This account can be opened Single or Jointly and requires an initial
deposit of $1,320:09 United States Dollars
* This Account is only available to the following Individuals / Sole
Proprietorship / Partnerships / Associations / Companies-Private &
Public Ltd. / Societies / Trusts
* 10% interest rate per annual
* The minimum average quarterly balance requirement for your Current
Account is $485 USD
* No minimum withdrawal fee
* Unlimited daily withdrawal
* Maximum funds transfer is unlimited daily
* Multi Currency transaction is allowed

Once set up is completed savings account available balance: $1500 USD

*NOTE: If you do not wish to set up an account, ATM Card can be mailed
to you, you will be responsible for the courier charges of $300usd
only.


We guarantee that the transaction will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of law. Due to the
fact that the fund is donation claims valued $1,900.000.00 USD, there
should be a supportive clearance from the Ministry of Finance Benin
before the commencement of the wire transfer. Please view the above
procedures very carefully and revert back at your earlier convenience
for us to move forward.
THANKS AND REGARDS,

BOARD OF FOREIGN REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT/FUND TRANSFER DEPARTMENT OF
DIAMOND BASE BANK.

The Information contained and transmitted by this E-MAIL is
proprietary to Diamond Bank and/or its Customer and is intended for
use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may
contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from a
disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the
content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of
the Bank. Diamond Bank shall not be liable for any mails sent without
due authorization or through unauthorized access. If you are not the
intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person
responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you
are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing,
copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any
manner is strictly prohibited

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