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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: "Federal Reserve Bank of New York" <jpowell0987556@outlook.com>
Date:
Subject:

Enter email content here

Federal Reserve Bank
Head Office
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045





Foreign Payment Allocation Security Code (US/A84PRFGN2022)

Dear: Esteem Customer


It has come to the attention of the Federal Reserve Bank New York, that an Approval Payment Letter was submitted to my desk this morning for review by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI), in respect of the Contract / Investment Fund that was deposited by Swiss National Bank (SNB), in your name.


The total sum deposited in your name, by the bank mentioned above is summed up to $51,000,000.00 (Fifty One Million United States Dollar)


It is my duty to verify your information and also ensure that the said amount is immediately allocated for payment.


Basically, there are 3 (3) options for you to get your Payment transferred to you.


These options include 1. Online Bank Account Opening 2. ATM Card Payment, (3) Certified Bank Cheque.


Nevertheless, you are advised to obtain a "CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT APPROVAL" which is needed for the clearance of the fund from our Global Automated Clearing House (ACH). This Agreement is used to document transactions between parties located in different jurisdictions and/or transactions involving different currencies.


You are to make your preferred choice by making a selection from the (3) options above.


Kindly furnish us with your personal details needed for the funds processing.


1. Your full name & Address
2. Contact Phone / Fax Number
3. Current Occupation
4. Marital Status
5. Age
6. A scan copy of your Identification such as International Passport / Driver's License.

Meanwhile, before commencement of your funds release,we would need to secure the "CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT APPROVAL" from the office of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This Paper works will enable me to clear the funds from our Global Automated Clearing House (ACH), and also back you up from any form of interrogation from the law. As soon as this document is obtained a soft copy will be faxed to the ABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK for your final payment release because the funds will be paid to you in full from the above-mentioned bank.

In anticipating for your urgent cooperation

Yours sincerely,

Jerome H. Powell

Chairperson
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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