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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: Director Mr Smith Malu <"ww1."@adagio.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: Director Mr Smith Malu <smithmalu02@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2017 09:49:20 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Your Urgent Response Needed

The International Money Transfer Service offered by Seven Bank (hereinafter
referred to as the “Bank”) shall be governed by these Terms and Conditions.
Matters not set forth in these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by
relevant terms and conditions contained in the Seven Bank Account Rules
(together with these Terms and Conditions, hereinafter collectively
referred to as these “Terms and Conditions and other Rules”), as well as by
the applicable laws and regulations, the business practices of relevant
countries, and the procedures prescribed by parties concerned.

And we wish to bring to your notice that your check of $10Million Dollars
which has been signed by ECOWAS COURT is due to be delivered to you.

HERE ARE THREE METHODS IN WHICH YOUR FUNDS $10 MILLION USD WILL GET TO YOU.

(A)CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT CHEQUE:
(B)TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER:
(C)ATM CREDIT CARD:

OPTION 1: TO RECEIVE AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED
BANK DRAFT

Reconfirm your

(1) Full name and delivery address
(2) Address, city, state and country
(3) Direct mobile/ phone /fax.
(4) International passport or Driven license.
(5) Company name (if any) position and address
(6) Profession, age and marital status
(7)Email Addresses

OPTION 2: TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER

(1)Your full name:
2) Address, city, state and country.
3) Cell Phone
4) Company name
5) Banking details
6) Profession
7) Copy of your int'l passport/driver’s license

OPTION 3: ATM CREDIT CARD

(1) Full name and delivery address
(2) Address, city, state and country
(3) Direct mobile/ phone /fax.
(4) International passport or Driven license.
(5) Company name (if any) position and address
(6) Profession, age and marital status


Contact Director Mr Smith Malu On
smithmalu02@yahoo.com
Cell Phone Number +1 (518) 468-0838

NOTE
The check was awareded through a random selection
done by ECOWAS countries in conjunction with United Nations been headed by
Benin Du Republic to elevate poverty at any part of the world which you
were among the lucky beneficiary of this random selection.
Its called poverty elimination program.
Regards To Your Family.

United Monetary Transfer Office (UMTO).
Director Mr Smith Malu

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