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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. Edward Mantigal" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mredwardmant@yandex.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:23:16 +0100
Subject: YOUR ASSISTANT CONFIRMATION

Hi

I am Mr. Edward Mantigal. department of Financial Auditing Sector Surveillance with NAT WEST BANK LONDON PL C. I have a recovered funds of $10.5 Million US D (US$10, 500,000.00) been an over the invoice amount abandoned in a dormant account I have secured these funds to invest at abroad, I want to process this claim in your name legally, to avoid being confiscated following the setup plans to confiscate all unclaimed funds in UK Banks.

I have arranged to move this fund after all the legal changes of the fund's deposit certificate to your name through diplomatic parcel delivery under diplomatic courier immunity coverage to your country where you will meet the offshore official in person to claim this funds or Through Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) Bank to Bank and online banking, confirm-able in your account within 72 hours (3 working day)

Send your following information below for the processing of this fund's claim in your name and a copy of every document procured in your name will be sent to you for your personal perusal, This transaction requires absolute confidentiality as a top secret because no other person outside me has an idea about this funds.

(1) Your country form of identification (international passport/ Driving License copy).
(2) Your Occupation/Profession.
(3) Your private telephone/cell numbers,
(4) Full Name and address of your person.
(5) Age and Marital Status.

You are entitled to a share of 30% of the above-mentioned sum and 60% will be invested in your place and you will be the overseer, while 10% will be for me to keep with my job before my resignation after 6 months this fund has been released to your country.

Reply to: mredwardmant@yandex.com

Best regards.

Mr. Edward Mantigal.

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