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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: "MR. RICK RUZZI" <ibrahimadamu90096@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr.rickruzzi2019@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:09:14 -0700
Subject: Attention:



Thank you for contacting US BANK PLC the foreign operation transfer
department, The receipt of your mail was confirmed and well noted to this
Bank , Meanwhile, we happily wish to inform you once again that your fund
was legally approved and deposited few days ago with U.S. Bank Plc of 324
Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, and it was deposited in your name by
the foreign debts settlement/compensation committee of the Executive
Directors of World Bank Group in conjunction with the European Union Board
of Directors, And they instructed us to credit this fund direct to your
private bank account with immediate effect, Also the good news about your
fund transfer is that your compensation payment file with some legal
documents accompany to this transaction has been Notified/Authenticated by
the U.S Department Of State, United Nation Organizations and the
U.S.Department Of Homeland Security for final transfer.

Meanwhile, we want to firstly congratulate you for qualifying for this
payment, Therefore we write to inform you that the management of the U.S.
Bank Plc of 324 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480 has resolved to pay
you through the first payment option which is by a direct bank to bank
wire transfer to your designated Bank Account. Based on this, the procedure
to this effect will start immediately we hear from you with your complete
banking details.

More so, it will interest you to know that since your fund is now in our
Bank here in America, you should be very happy and glorify God almighty
that your suffering has come to an end because what you have been looking
for many years in the hands of other countries like Africa, London UK and
some other part of Europe and Asia which was unsuccessful due to many
scam/fraudsters going round there countries of which they could not handle,
has now finally come to an end at least you can now laugh at last and enjoy
with your family, We want to prove our credibility and sincerity to you and
clear your mind out of doubt to enable you to receive your fund
successfully through bank wire
transfer.

However, note that this transaction is safe, legal and 100% risk free as
some of the legal documents that will protect your interest both legally
and otherwise are available, In other to answer any question that may arise
from the government regarding this fund will be carefully procure from the
appropriate authorities and be made available in your name in connection
with this payment due to the International laws guiding the release of your
fund.

However, you would be required to complete the form and provide to us all
the necessary information stipulated on the form below and return back to
us immediately to enable us proceed, Also be informed that all the
necessary documents related to this transaction will be given to you in our
next email for your records and perusal to facilitate the smooth release of
your payment.

Your Full Name:.............
Your Contact Address:.........
Your Valid Phone Number:.........
Your Age/Occupation:.............
Next of Kin Name & Address:......
Nationality/City:................
Scan copy of your Identification:.....

Bank Name:.........
Account Holders Name:.....
Bank Address:........
Bank Account Number:......
Routing Number:.........
Swift Code:.............
Bank Phone Number:.........


We are awaiting your immediate response with your reconfirming details as
we listed above to enable us proceed with the claim process of your fund as
we were instructed by the World Bank Group, Also find the attached copy of
my bank identity card for proof.Your utmost response is needed to proceed
with your payment.(usbank1934@gmail.com)


Thank you for choosing US Bank.

Yours Faithfully,
MR RICK RUZZI
Executive Region Manager

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