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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 Mant" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <infoofficeunit0101@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:16:48 -0700
Subject: Urgent Response Please

Hi

I am Mr. Edward Mant. 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 Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) Bank to Bank to your account, 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, while 10% will be for the expenses incured during the processing of these funds in your name as the true beneficiary legally tat will be reimbursed accordly.

Reply to: infoofficeunit0101@gmail.com

Best regards.

Mr. Edward Mant.

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