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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.Malvin Daniel" <"www."@lagoon.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.Malvin Daniel" <info_wellfargobank_plc@protonmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 21:00:56 +0900 (JST)
Subject: URGENT RESPOND IS NEEDED FOR YOUR PAYMENT NOTIFICATION!!

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
WELL FARGO BANK
Our Ref: WFB/OHG/OXD1/09
Your Ref: ……………
TELEX: WELL FARGO BANK
PAYMENT FILE: WFB/BEN/03.
Email: info_wellfargobank_plc@protonmail.com

Attn:

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION.

Definitely, I know that this email will be a surprising one to you. Firstly, I will like to introduce myself formally as Mr.Malvin Daniel , The Executive Governor of Well Fargo Bank (WFB).

I am officially contacting you today because your Inheritance Fund sum (US$10.5M) were Re-deposited into the "Federal Suspense Account" of WFB last week, because you did not forward your Claim as the Right beneficiary. Well known to all, The Federal Reserve Bank is the standard and decent Bank of all commercial Banks here in United State.>

Really these men were unexpected by me because their visit was impromptu. I had to ask them why they came to see me in person and they said that they were here to Collect the Inheritance Bill Sum of (US$18.5M) which rightfully belongs to you, on your behalf.

At this development I asked them who authorized them to come down to United State for the Collection of this Payment and they told me that you asked them to come and collect this Funds on your Behalf. In fact this was the biggest shock that this Bank have ever received so far because your Inheritance Funds is still in the "Federal Suspense Account" of WFB, yet you sent these men to come and collect this Funds on your behalf without notifying us.

We in this Bank do not understand why you sent these men to come and Collect your Funds on your behalf. If actually you want them to help you collect your Inheritance Bill Sum, at least you should have informed me as the Executive Governor of this Bank.

They actually tendered some Vital Documents, which proved that you actually sent them for the Collection of these Fund. Honestly, it really baffles me that you took such decision without my consent.>

Here are the Documents, which they tendered to this Bank

LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION.
HIGH COURT INJUNCTION.
ORDER TO RELEASE.

Actually, these Documents, which they tendered to this Noble Bank, is a clear Proof that you sent them to Collect this Funds for you. Finally, I told them to come back and they promised to come back.

As the Governor of this Noble Bank, I was supposed to Release this Funds to them but I refused to do so because I wanted to hear from you first. Due to the Nature of my job, I will not want to make any mistake in Releasing this Funds to anyone except you whom is the Recognized Beneficiary to this Funds.

Kindly clarify us on this issue before we make this Payment to these foreigners whom came on your behalf. In receipt of this confidential Letter, you are required to respond immediately to this email with your full name, address and phone number for reconfirmation and immediate action.

The Well Fargo Bank Utilizes A Secured Macro Transfer System, And Your Funds Can Be Transferred In 2 -3 Days If You Reply To This Authorized Email With The Following Information and your bank Detail sin case you created a new account. The More Information and You Provide, The Quicker The should Approval Process Will Be Completed

BENEFICIARY FIRST NAME-------------
BENEFICIARY LAST NAME--------------
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS-----------------
DATE OF BIRTH--------------------------
PHONE NUMBER------------------------
OCCUPATION----------------------------
GENDER----------------------------------
BIRTHDAY-------------------------------
MARITAL STATUS-----------------------
BENEFICIARY City-----------------------
BENEFICIARY COUNTRY----------------
BENEFICIARY STATE---------------------
BENEFICIARY EMAIL ADDRESS----------

If You Prefer To Receive Your Funds On A Pre-Loaded Visa Card, We Could Ship Your Card To Your Address. Please Note That Cards Have A Daily Withdrawal Limit Of $18,000 Usd. We Can Also Write You A Draft Check, Which Can Be Deposited In Any Bank

OFFICIALLY SIGNED.
Mr.Malvin Daniel
Executive Governor Well Fargo Bank
Email: info_wellfargobank_plc@protonmail.com
Tel:+1 (813) 850-0977

Note: According To Our Agreement With The Assigned Legal Solicitor From The IMF And UN, All Our Communications Should Be On E-Mail, Or Sms +1 (813) 850-0977 For Record Purpose








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