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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: "Joseph Martins" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <inquirysection01@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:24:26 -0800
Subject: World Bank payment approval Notice

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Head Office 222 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Reference/ TYMN/ANZ /YRBF/
Fiduciary Inquiry Phone: +61 488810739
Fiduciary Inquiry Fax: +61280081553
 
 
Dear Esteemed Customer,
 
Be informed that, World Bank upon receipt of your payment approval and draft from the Federal Reserve Bank of
 
America to settle your unpaid outstanding accrued interest considering how drafts from Africa in general are been
 
handled in Europe, Asia, Middle east and America in line with the International Monetary Transactions policies of
 
our bank decided to set up a none resident US dollars -U-Direct account in your name. Your accrued interest amount
 
to be transferred bit by bit is $4.2million USD. this process will enable you transfer your funds gradually,
 
unconditionally by yourself through the ANZ Inter Switch Transfers platform electronically at zero COT to any Bank
 
account of your choice at any time
 
The CUSTOMERS REGISTRATION NUMBER /PASSWORD in to your none resident BANK account, U-Direct website:
 
www.anz.com/personal/ways-bank/internet-banking/linking-accounts, then click on internet banking to log on and
 
allow for a few minutes to enter the information below:
First Step: you will enter CUSTOMERS REGISTRATION NUMBER and PASSWORD, you will be directed to ANZ inter switch
 
credit account platform to enter your inter switch account details for credit of your personal bank account of your
 
choice.
 
Account Number/Corp. ID: 2012301293
User ID: ANZ 234766876
Password: ANZ YYMMPRSAV17
Beneficiary:
Website: www.anz.com/personal/ways-bank/internet-banking/linking-accounts.
 
Your prompt compliance to our Bank's stipulated policy which is in line with the International Banking transactions
 
standard policy will enable this account be activated/validated and you will have access to carry out any
 
transactions and transfers to your designated bank account WITHOUT government or fraudulent interference.
 
Finally, So, kindly, read the following terms and condition very carefully, call or write inquiry email for further
 
clarification in case if you need our assistance. The process is stress free but be confidential with your details
 
to avoid any encroachment by unauthorized people, impersonators and hackers.
 
Sincerely,
Joseph Martins
Fiduciary Consultant Agent ANZ bank

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