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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: Caroline Bourret <info@alsahmksa.net>
Reply-To: firm.queries@fcaintl.com
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:05:56 -0600
Subject: Letter From Caroline Bourret



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To Whom It May Concern!





Dear Sir/ Madam





My name is Caroline Bourret; I work with the Audit department at
Kleinwort Benson Private Bank Ltd. I need your partnership in a funds
transfer process involving an unclaimed deposit USD$22,845,288.00 All
efforts to trace any living relative of the deceased customer did not
yield any positive result. I can use my office to present you as next of
kin to the deceased and have the funds transferred for our mutual
benefit. There are no risks whatsoever attached. I will personally
oversee the process of the transfer of funds from the bank to your
account.





My proposition is to seek your consent to present you as the next-of-kin
or heir of the funds. Hence, you have relating information with my late
client, the proceeds of this account can possibly be paid to you,
thereafter, and we could share the amount 50/50. All legal documents to
back up your claim as my late client's next of kin will be gradually
provided.






All I require is your honest and sincere co-operation to see this
transaction through. This will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will secure you and me from any breach of law. If this
business proposition offends your moral values, please do accept my
apology. I must use this occasion to implore you to exercise the utmost
indulgence to keep this matter absolute secrecy whatever your decision,
while I await your prompt response. Please contact me at once to
indicate your interest and more details shall be provided.




Upon receipt of your reply, I will send to you by email the format of
the application. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this
transaction is hitch free and that you should not entertain atom of fear
as all required arrangements have been made in the bank for smooth and
effective transfer of the money into your designated bank account that
you will provide.



Thank you for your anticipated cooperation:




Best Regards,
Caroline Bourret
Audit department at
Kleinwort Benson Private Bank Ltd

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