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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "activation fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "into your nominated bank account" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "to your nominated bank account" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "David I McKay" <sales@g-link.com.hk>
Reply-To: royalbnk@naver.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 23:43:45 -0700
Subject: Welcome to Royal Bank Of Canada.

RBC) Royal Bank Of Canada.
1122 International Blvd. Burlington,
Ontario L7L 6Z8 Canada.
email..royalbnk@naver.com

Dear Beneficiary,

This transaction is lottery won by your e-mail address via online active
email address selected from sponsor of Coca Cola Company award. With due
respect and utmost courtesy, we write to officially regarding the release of
your award Winning fund valued sum of $4.900, 000.00 USD from Coca Cola
Company which was approved for release via Swift Telegraphic Wire Transfer
into your nominated bank account.

The management of Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) department wish to notify you
that this honorable bank Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) was instructed by Coca
Cola Company in conjunction with the Canadian Finance Ministry and Canadian
Ambassador to US on Winning payment matters which they have empowered our
bank Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) after much consultation and consideration to
handle all Winning payments and release them to their appropriate
beneficiaries accordingly.

I am Mr. David I McKay the President and CEO Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC),
your appointed bank officer who is working on your behalf for the
actualization of fund crediting/transfer into your personal bank account. Be
well informed that our bank Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) was successful opened
Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) Checking Account in your name which will helps us
to have a smoothly transfer from Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) to your
Nominated bank account , and your Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) Checking
Account Booklet and Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) Platinum MasterCard will
Delivered to your destination house within the stipulated time frame of 24
hours upon receipt of the Activation fee of $125.00 USD only.

Your Royal Bank Of Canada (RBC) account details are as follow;

Account Number: 6021253365.
Swift Code: 239936957
Routing # 053904483

I will advice you purchase Steam wallet card Or Google Play gift Card Or
ITunes card and send it, it will be faster but don't send one card of $125
send $100 and $25 if you can send it today send me the pictures so that I
will redeem it to cash and you will get your package.

Your immediate compliance will be in your very best interest.

If at any time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact us
as we strive to ensure that you will always receive prompt and courteous
attention.

Yours Faithfully,
David I McKay

The President and CEO.
(RBC) Royal Bank of Canada

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