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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: BANK OF AMERICA <boa1232@usa.com>
Reply-To: boa12932@usa.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:11:17 +0000
Subject: YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR FUND TODAY

--
This is to inform you that we have concluded plans to finally transfer
your fund to you but we cannot make this transfer without hearing from
you and confirming that you are ready to accept the fund.We are also
aware of the issues you had with your attorney which has been resolved
at the moment and we would advise you get back to this office
immediately so that we can move ahead for the transfer.You are not
expected to make anymore payment whatsoever on this transfer for any
reason because as we speak the fund is ready to be transferred to any of
your nominated Bank account or delivered to your doorstep as you wished.

Please open the link below and then login with this your exact email
information including every other email you were scammed from. This will
enable us confirm you are the true beneficiary of the said fund to be
transferred to you.Also this file is encrypted so it safe to open and
also your information is safe.

This is in conjuction with DHL INTERNATIONAL so make sure you use your
correct email information.After login you will directed with a tracking
number which you will use to get to your local bank for confirmation of
the impending transfer.Here is the link:

http:/bit.ly/2LgQiKk

Thanks,
Management

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