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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: Guarantee Escrow Bank <stevensiegel083@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:

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Guaranty Bank & Trust
P.O. Box 1158 Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
United States of America
Hours: Open 24 Hours

Urgent Response.

Your detailed information has been confirmed with the instruction and
approvals given from International Monetary Fund(IMF) regards the
deposited funds from IMF, The sum of US$25 Million,as full payment of
your inheritance fund,Which was deposited in our bank and we have been
instructed to pay your directly via personal on-line bank..
The Management has resolved to open Personal On-line Banking Account
for you with our bank and then give you the on-line access which will
enable you to check and make electronics wire transfer out to any part
of the world of your choice. We are going to have this account open on
your name as soon as you reply to this important e-mail and give you,
your new open account information for your record.

Kindly Send the Below information to enable us to set the account open for you.

Full Name:............
Full Address:..........
Telephone Number:..........
Your ID CARD...........
Date of Birth..........
Direct Cell..........
Please, reconfirm your direct cell phone number to enable voice
communication. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for choosing Guaranty Bank & Trust Bank.

Yours Faithfully,
Mr. Tom Parker
Executive Region Manager
Guaranty Bank & Trust Texas

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