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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: "DZ BANK AG" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <helgedreesphd@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 02:49:18 +0100
Subject: INTRODUCTION - DZ BANK AG

Dr Helge Drees
DZ BANK AG{Private Banking}
10 Aldersgate St, London, EC1A 4XX, UK
United Kingdom

Good Day,
My name is Dr Helge Drees-Head private banking with DZ Bank.
I want to partner with you to transfer funds into your account with the purpose of joint investments.Be rest assured of the legality.
I await your reply on your willingness to partner with me.

Please state your direct phone number and full names in your reply so that we can discuss on benefits and process.
CALL ME ON MY MOBILE NUMBER:+4470420381141

Yours Truly
Dr Helge Drees

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