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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. Frank Vincent" <frank_vincent@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: frankv907@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2016 00:58:42 -0300
Subject: VERY URGENT



Hello,

Do not despair at my sudden contact, there is a business proposal that I want to
initiate with you, and I demand that you can handle this proposal with a serious
mind, as it requires utmost urgency and attention. My name is FRANK VINCENT, I
trained and work as an external auditor for Bank of Scotland. I Work as part of
a bigger team that covers the entire Scotland and England region. I know that
this message will come to you as a surprise. I have taken pains to find your
contact through personal endeavors, and as a matter of fact I will like to draw
your attention to this beneficial matter.

On routine audit check last month, I discovered some investment accounts that
have been dormant for the last fourteen (14) years, all the accounts belonging
to a single holder with monies totaling a little above (41,100,000.00) Forty-one
Million One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars.

Banking regulation in the UK demands that the fiscal authorities are notified
when accounts are dormant for this period, so that the funds can be called in by
the regulatory bodies.

The above set of facts underscores my reason of writing and making the following
proposal.

My investigations of the said account reveals that the investor died in 1997 the
exact time the account was last operated, I can confirm with certainty that the
said investor died intestate and no next of kin has been found or has come
forward all these years. I am of the settled conviction that using my insider
leverage and working with you, we can secure the funds instead of allowing it
pass as an unclaimed fund into the coffers of the UK Government. This is
especially possible as you bear the same LAST NAME to the said investor, and can
stand as his extended relative. This exactly is why I crave your participation
and co-operation.

I have seized all relevant documents (Legal and Banking) including access to the
very account of the deceased. This will facilitate my putting you forward as the
claimant/beneficiary of the funds and ultimately transfer the money to any
account nominated by you. You shall be rewarded for your part in this
transaction with 40% of the total funds for your efforts, 5% will be set aside
for expenses that will be incurred by both parties during the course of this
transaction, less any expenses. I shall however leave out the final details of
this transaction till I receive an affirmation of your desire to participate.

Be assured that I am on top of the situation. There will be no risk involved
whatsoever if you agree to come on board. Needless to say, UTMOST
CONFIDENTIALITY is of vital importance if we are to successfully reap the
immense benefits of this transaction. I guarantee that the transaction will be
executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect us from any breach of law.

To affirm your willingness and cooperation to my proposal please contact me
through this email stating the followings:-

1. Your first name
2. Last name
3. Your full address
4. Your precise confidential telephone and fax number
5. Your date of birth
6. Your occupation

I hope that you will not expose or betray this trust and confident that I am
about to repose on you for the mutual benefit of our both families. Your prompt
response will be highly appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Mr. Frank Vernon
frankv807@yahoo.co.uk


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