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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: "Robert E. Marling Jr" <plczenithbank73@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bonlinebankingdept@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:44:02 -0700
Subject: Dear Valuable Customer!

Location: 849 Northridge Drive,
Rockford, IL 61114, United States

Date; 10/21/2021
Dear Valuable Customer!

The management of WoodForest National Bank controlling department of
the security transfer CODE which is (WF/200/105-09), 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 United States, we are completely satisfied and you have been
confirmed.

The WoodForest National Bank concerning wire transfers of your
approved fund, Your letter has been referred to the (WFNB) Legal
Division for Funds of (US$10.5 Million Dollars) Transferred code.
(WF/200/105-09), 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 24hours.

Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for
the approval of some money regulatory Boards here in United States
before we can carry out the Transfer of an amount of such magnitude to
your account, otherwise such transfer will be stopped by the
Authorities of WoodForest National Bank and the International Monetary
Fund (IMF), since your Transfer is Electronic Transfer or Swift Wire
transfer.

Note: you shall required to pay the Sum of $25.00 usd to our Financial
Credible Attorney which he can use to Obtain and sign every necessary
documents that will enable the final transfer of your Funds.

WoodForest National Bank are hereby state officially that this
required payment will remain the only and final monetary obligation
required from you prior to the final transfer of your funds into your
nominated account, hence any further charges will be our bank's full
responsibility till final transfer of fund into your bank account.

We awaits your urgent response to obtain the remaining documents
through our bank Attorney, kindly send the funds directly to our
attorney with below information via itunes Card


You are require to get back to us if you are pleased with the Banking
rules so that your Fund ($10.5 Million) Wire Transfer processing will
commence immediately.

You also advised reconfirm your banking details for Electronic
Transfer to avoid any mistake or should in case you created a new
account.
Bank Name and Address
Account Number:
Account Name:
Routing Number:

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

Sincerely,
Mr. Robert E. Marling Jr.
E=mail;bonlinebankingdept@gmail.com
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Woodforest National Bank

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