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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 FRED CHRISTAIN <baby0928@pchome.com.tw>
Reply-To: <ubaofafrica33@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:24:44 -0400
Subject: ATTENTION:URGENT RESPONSES IS NEEDED

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA NIGERIA
                                               HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS UBA HOUSE
                                               57 MARINA P.O. BOX 2406 LAGOS NIGERIA
                                               PHONE: +234 8189850958
Attention Dear Beneficiary,
We bring to you a new year notice that your email address was randomly selected as email address of scammed victims who are to be compensated that is why we are in contact with you so take your time to read this information carefully. This selection was made on 5th of January 2017
So you are to receive the sum of $7million united state dollars. The money will be delivered through UN Diplomatic courier Cash through means of diplomatic courier service hand delivery.
Take note: three thousand united state dollars (usd$3,000) have been mapped out for all expenses in taxes and other documents that matters , that is the instruction giving to me by the government
Therefore, do forward your home address and direct phone number to me for quick delivery because time is not in our side.
NOTE: FOR YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR FUND YOU HAVE TO CONTACT THE BANK IN NIGERIA WHERE THE MONEY IS BEING DEPOSITED AND IF YOU NEED ANY QUESTION FILL FREE TO EMAIL HIM WITH YOUR QUESTION
Note: You have to stop communicating with the imposters right now and you have to stop sending money to them and stop responding to their emails, Note we are acting according to the Directive From UN, FBI, HLS, So any email you send to them will be monitored.
Please reply/direct your email to this email: ubaofafrica33@yahoo.com
Regards,
                                                              Mr.FRED CHRISTIAN
                                                              PHONE: +234 8189850958
                                                               FAX: 234 674 398 4273
                                                               Director cash processing unit
                                                               United bank for Africa. (U.B.A).

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