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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: "SANDRA YOUNES" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <banknevada@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:56:10 -0700
Subject: UPDATE

Attention ,
 
It is notable to inform you that we The BANK OF NEVADA has received a credit advice from Maria Fernanda Espinosa, The President of the General Assembly of the United Nations with instructions that we commence the immediate processing and transfer of your Grant Allocation Benefits Award valued US$4,000,000.
 
You are advised to fill out the below requested information to enable us complete the verification process and commence your fund transfer today.
 
Your Full Name:
 
Home Address:
 
Direct Telephone/Cellphone number:
 
Occupation:
 
 
This message is as a result of the approval in your favor. You are advised to comply promptly to expedite the verification and release. .
 
Note: If you are not able to process and receive your fund within 7 working days, your funds will be considered unclaimed and funds moved to the government treasury.
 
Please help us to serve you better.
 
Try to contact me immediately you receive this mail to avoid any further delay and remember to furnish me with the needed information above.
 
Have a blessed day. I await for your reply soon.
 
Yours Faithfully,
 
Sandra Younes
Remittance Director
Bank Of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Text/Call: +1 (702) 623-9006
E-mail: bankofnevadaconsultant18@aol.com

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