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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: U B A Plc <customercare@ubagrooup.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:32:14 +0100
Subject: Fund Transfer Status

Dear beneficiary

I am Mr.Frank Edidi,of Audit/Verification Dept of United Bank for
Africa,Marina-Lagos.I was contracted to handle the transfer of your fund
valued at $4.5 Million .Moreover,I must assure you of a direct and open
transaction in this transfer,for all you will do for me is to respond
accordingly for I am so sure we will handle this within our professional
base and it will suit you aftermath.

I will need the below information as to enable us proceed and also
profile the fund coverage documents that will allow the entrance of your
fund directly into your account:

Bank Name:
Bank Address:
Account Number:
Rout Number:
Swift Code:
Account Holder's Name:
Age:
Occupation:
Direct Contact Phone Number:
Your Address:

These are what we need for now and I will be waiting to hear from you.

Thank you so very much.

Mr.Frank Edidi
Audit/Verification Dept
United Bank for Africa,
Marina-Lagos.

DISCLAIMER: THIS EMAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND ARE
INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE ADDRESSEE. IF YOU ARE NOT THE ADDRESSEE TELL THE
SENDER IMMEDIATELY AND DESTROY IT. DO NOT OPEN, READ, COPY,DISCLOSE, USE
OR STORE IT IN ANY WAY, OR PERMIT OTHERS TO DO SO.EMAILS ARE NOT SECURE
AND MAY SUFFER ERRORS, VIRUSES, DELAY,INTERCEPTION, AND AMENDMENT.
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS EMAIL

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