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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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Fraud email example:

From: "First Texas Bank USA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <firsttexasbank@web.cg>
Date: Sat, 27 May 2017 15:55:29 +0100
Subject: Your Long Over Due Payment By First Texas Bank USA,

Dear Esteemed Customer ,
 
TAKE NOTE: ALL THE COPIES OF YOUR FUNDS DOCUMENTS PAPERS WILL SEND TO YOU DURING THE TRANSFER PROCEDURE INCLUDING MY WORK IDENTITY.
 
Welcome to First Texas Bank - USA, we are socially responsible organization,providing banking and membership services to individuals, companies, trade unions, charities, credit unions and membership organization sectors. We listen to and understand what our customers want and have developed a service which offers a wide range of benefits.
 
At First Texas Bank - USA, our aim is to make a real difference to people's lives. Your privacy are of utmost importance to us. We take many steps to protect your information ranging from secured networks designed to prevent unauthorized activity through to advanced use of encryption technology. we spend time getting to know your organization; gaining a thorough understanding of your needs, aims and plans for the future. Only then can we work closely with you, ensuring that you enjoy all the support and assistance you need - every step of the way.
 
One of our key objectives is to provide value for money banking for all of our customers. That means delivering a wide range of services that can be tailored to your exact needs, including the smooth transfer of your banking to First Texas Bank - USA,Your details has been forwarded to us earlier by the IMF and FBI declaring you as a beneficiary to receive the total sum of $10,500,000 USD (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars).
 
Upon receipt/verification of your payment file, The transfer of the total funds ($10,500.000.00 ) will be made to you through two option,we pay directly to your account as the beneficiary to the funds,in any part of the world.Note that you shall be responsible for the cost of transfer as the total funds was deposited in a fixed deposit account and thus insured in its full value.The insurance policy will not permit the management of first texas bank to deduct from the total funds.This is why you should be responsible for the cost of transfer as the beneficiary to the funds.
 
The other option is that you setup an account with us to enable us transfer the total funds directly into your new account,with charges.Though, the new account must be activated to be able to transact large amounts to avoid breaching any existing money laundering regulation. The accounts usually must have minimum opening deposit to enable activation and in consonance with the circular from Central Dollars Funds Regulatory and Deposits Status now in force.
 
To open an account we shall send you our account application form upon your request and you should be aware that the funds you will sending to activate your account will be credited into your new account, which still belong to you been the adherent to the account.
 
Thanks for choosing to bank with us.
 
First Texas Bank USA
Contact Person:Mrs.Wendy Louis,
E-mail:firsttexasbank@web.cg  OR E-mail: firsttexasbank020@dallasmail.com
Phone#:(214) 307-5226. Text message only.
 



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