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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: "Lloyds TSB" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:18:53 -0700
Subject: Payment Directives

Dear Sir ,


We have received directives from the British Parliament via Lloyds TSB bank to transfer/pay your fund from the (Investment Payment Scheme) from their account with us.

Following this directive, you are hereby advised to reconfirm to us as soon as possible your banking information, direct phone/fax numbers as well as other necessary details for the transfer on the attached form. We shall also need a copy of your International Passport or Drivers License.

However, We will verify and obtain your :Fund Origin Proof" from Foreign Asset Control of Her Majesty's Treasury and Customs authority. This document must be obtained before we can transfer/pay any fund out of the United Kingdom to certify funds of being free from; drugs, money laundry and any kind of terrorist linked activities as directed by Homeland Security agent,United Nation and also International Monitory Fund.

We shall clear your fund free and certify by the International Communities, To enable us effect transfer appropriately when you confirm your banking details and readiness to the legal directives. Please kindly fill the attached form for the transfer.

We anticipate your prompt response and procurement of the document to enable us serve you better.

Thank you.

Yours truly,
Mrs. Anita Frew
Lloyds TSB Finance

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