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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: " Rebecca Rymer" <info@usa.org>
Reply-To: <credit_unionbank1@web.co.zw>
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:53:36 +0300
Subject: Beloved, It's me Rebecca,

Beloved, It's me Rebecca, i m sending you mail to alert you that i ve charge a new email, contact me from now on this credit_unionbank1@web.co.zw

We have tried to contact you but all to No avail, How are you doing...,I'm sending you a message again hoping to receive your answer because I was very upset with you....,Did you receive the late letter regarding the paid check that you should receive by ATM this week....The transfer was remitted successful

Your check auditor calculated both old and recent balance which you where suppose to received from the Bank and was able paid check of $12,250,000.00 USD into the nominated bank account as submitted to us for transfer, Our remittance will be sending you the original paper for the transaction by DHL and you will be receiving it along with your Preferable (ATM Card) method, you already have your Pin #4116

There are only 3(!) vouchers left so I'd recommend you'to be quick and Confirm your shipping details if you prefer to receive by DHL or FedEx

1) Your full name..
2) Address..
3) Cell number..
4) Country..
5) Nearby Airport
6 OCCUPATION............
7) A passport photo or driven license.

Please be quick to ensure the Package leave Today or next thank you.

Rebecca Rymer
1-Credit UnionBank
Payment Advice

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