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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: erica@reccoat.com.br
Reply-To: bmrwarrene@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:45:07 -0700
Subject: ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY



--
WELCOME TO WELLS FARGO BANK
1239 BAY AREA BLVD. #205
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058 USA
United States
Email::: wellsfargobank01@bk.ru
TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$32.BILLION US DOLLARS TRANSFER
Dear Valued Customer,

The Wells Fargo Bank controlling department controlling of the security
transfer CODE which is (wfu/300/105/08), the Authentication section code
of this bank concludes the verification of your file. After going
through all the documents of claim received by this department with
justification and verification from the global strategy America, we are
completely satisfied and you have been confirmed.

The Wells Fargo Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your
letter has been referred to the (FSA) Legal Division for Funds ($32
Million US Dollars) Transferred code. (wfu/300/105/08). We are satisfied
using Electronic Wire Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and the rights and
liabilities of using of electronic and Swift fund transfer systems are
defined by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. The regulation, however,
which implements this statute, 12 C.F.R. Part 205, Regulation E.
specifically states that its provisions are inapplicable to a situation
such we must ensure your Funds Transferred to your destination Bank
Account between 10 hours.

I want you to understand that fact that,the grant fund is from united
nation humanitarian office and their aim is to eradicate poverty to the
entire nation and you are among the beneficiaries and keep note
that,West Africa is the zonal coordinators head quarter because majority
are living in poverty over there and grant fund approval document must
be giving to you from the zonal co- coordinator country (Benin Republic)
before we can transfer your fund to you , this is 100% risk free and
money laundry free also, this is legitimate,the Grant Fund Approval will
proof that, the fund is not a money laundry and also it will proof that,
the fund is not a drug money.

Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for
the grant fund approval document from the the zonal co- coordinator
country (Benin Republic) before we can carry on the Transfer of an
amount of such magnitude to you, otherwise any such transfer will be
stopped by the Financial Service Authorities and the International
Monetary Fund, since your Transfer is Electronic Transfer is almost
activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final activation
of your Account is the Approval Document charges from the concerned
Authorities, and for that reason, you are required to pay the Sum of
$100 only (The TOTAL FEE) for the obtain of the necessary documents that
will enable the your fund transfer to you without single delay.

In respect,you are required to send the Approval Documents fee of $100
only [BANK B], under section 47-4A302 of Wells Fargo Bank United States
of America's law, a depository institution which wire transfers funds
may not deduct any fees for handling the wire transfer from the amount
of money which is to be transferred to your provided Bank Account.

The fastest Wire Transfer is Electronic Transfer which only takes just 3
hours to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours to
remit. You will receive your ($32 Million US Dollars) via Wire Transfer
or ATM visa card Bank Draft to you.

Send the fee by sending iTunes card $100 or Google Play card.

Be rest assured that there will be no more fee or charge of any kind to
this transaction again because after $100 you get your ($32 Million US
Dollars) successfully via Wire Transfer or ATM visa card Bank Draft to
you immediately any of choice.

This law is stated according to section-35 And-36 of the banking sector
interaction realm of our constitution and the outside world. Based on
article of association and memorandum of association, the Chase
controlling agency of USA and your happiness suits our stand and we will
make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your bank account as soon
as you have comprehended with our instructions.
NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET IMPOSTORS.

(Designated bank account details for Electronic Transfer to avoid
mistake or should in case you created a new account or through ATM VISA
CARD)

Bank Name and Address
Account Number:
Account Name:
Routing Number:
Occupation:
Mobile Phone:

If at any time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact
us as we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and
courteous attention. Waiting to hear from you positively in order to
release your Funds ($32 Million US Dollars) to you without any delay.

Send us the attachment of the iTunes card $100 once you make the payment
so we can direct it to the right office imposition to release the
document.

And immediately you make the payment to them the document will sign and
your ATM parcel will deliver to your address without delay.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

Yours sincerely,
Charles W. Scharf
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Bank
And Director of Wells Fargo

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