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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: jeanienie ienie <jeanienie@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:33:40 +0000
Subject: immediately you receive my email, get me back




Dear esteemed customer, i write to inform you that your fund $12.8 Million united state dollars has been transferred to the Bank of America, were they will transfer your fund direct into your account, The Management of the Bank of America Corporate Office Headquarters there in 100 N.Tryon St Charlotte,NC 28255 wishes to hear from you urgent immediately you receive my email,

I advice you to fill this information once and for all and forward to them for easier receive of your fund, and get back to me as soon as you get in-touch with them okay.Bellow is there contact Email address E-mail...(bank1america@gmail.com)Contact Manager.(DR THOMAS MAY)
E-mail...(bank1america@gmail.com )TELEPHONE..: +1 478-845-2582

First Name*...........
Last Name*:.............
State of Origin*: ......
Nationality*: ..........
Passport No*:...........
National ID Card NO.*...
Phone Number*:..........
Fax Number*: ...........
Cell / Mobile No:.......
Marital Status*:........
Gender*: ...............
Birthday*:............

Indicate Your Address
Residential Address*: ......
City*:......................
State*:.....................
Country*:...................
Zip / Postal Code*: ........
Office Address*:. ..........
Occupation..................
Amount Involved........

Email Address*: ..........
Confirm Email Address*:.....
Password *:...................
Existing Account At Place of Residence
Account Name*:........
Account Number*:.......
Bank Name*: ........
City*:. ...........
State*:..............
Country*:...........
Zip / Postal Code*:.......regards

Thank you and once more Congratulations!
Best Regards,
Paul Johnson
Magistrate of high court Benin Republic.
Eail/ fhc_benin@outlook.com

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