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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: "MR.JOHN G.STUMPF" <biblio-med@ns.med.ulatina.ac.pa>
Reply-To: david.markson@yandex.com
Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 05:56:30 -0500
Subject: WELLS FARGO BANK USA TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$10.7
MILLION TRANSFER



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WELLS FARGO BANK USA
TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$10.7 MILLION TRANSFER

Dear Customer;

The Wells Fargo Bank controlling department controlling of the security
transfer CODE which is (wfu/200/105/09), the Authentication section code of
this 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 America, we are completely satisfied and
you have been confirmed.

The Wells Fargo Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your letter has
been referred to the (FSA) Legal Division for Funds (US$10.7 Million Dollars)
Transferred code. (WFU/200/105/09). We are satisfied using Electronic Wire
Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and the rights and liabilities of using of
electronic and Swift fund transfer systems are defined by the Electronic Fund
Transfer Act.. The regulation, however, which implements this statute, 12
C.F.R. Part 205, Regulation E. specifically states that its provisions are
inapplicable to a situation such we must ensure your Funds Transferred to your
destination Bank Account between 10 hours.

Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for the
approval of some money regulatory Boards here in United States before we can
carry out the Transfer of an amount of such magnitude to anybody, otherwise
any such transfer will be stopped by the Financial Service Authorities and the
International Monetary Fund, since your Transfer is Electronic Transfer is
almost activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final activation
of your Account are Electronic wire transfer and Approval Document charges
from the concerned Authorities here in United States, and for that reason, you
are required to pay the Sum of $162 only (The TOTAL FEE) for the transfer and
to obtain the necessary documents that will enable the final activation of
your Funds.

Wells Fargo 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.

In respect you are required to send the Electronic Transfer and Approval
Documents fee $162 only [BANK B], under section 47-4A302 of Wells Fargo Bank
United States of america's law, 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 3 hours
to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours to remit.

You are require to get back to me if you are pleased with the Banking rules to
issue you information where you can the required charges for your Funds ($10.7
Million) Wire Transfer processing to commence as soon as possible.

This law is stated according to section-35 And-36 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
USA 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.

NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET IMPOSTORS.

(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:
Occupation:
Mobile Phone:

If at any time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact us as
we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and courteous
attention.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

Yours sincerely,
MR.JOHN G.STUMPF

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Bank
And Director of Wells Fargo Bank

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