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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: Florian Barbi <fbifbiwsus0@gmail.com>
Reply-To: flrnbarbi@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:04:22 -0700
Subject: Hello,Successor, Good Day.

First Nations Bank Chicago,
5757 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 USA.
FDIC# 17438

Hello,Successor,
Good Day.

I hope this email finds you well. I am Mr Florian Barbi,A representative of
the management Board of First Nations Bank of Chicago.

I have been mandated to apprise you of your settlement fund in the sum of
$25 million US dollars.

The Finance Commission of Chicago, expects you to meet up with a few
requirements as compliance with the Chicago Financial Laws and Fund
Clearing and Settlement acts.

To begin with your fund release.Please fill out the form send to the email
below Questionnaire:

* Do you accept this $25 million US fund as confirmed?

* What are your Legal full names?

* What is your current address?

* What is your previous address?

* What is your Mobile & Office phone number?

* Attach your driving license reflecting your current address or previous or

* Attach your recent utility bill reflecting your name and current address.

* Do you own or rent?

* What is your occupation?

I am looking forward to your swift reply.
Thank you for choosing First Nations Bank of Chicago.
Trust Services are safer and reliable for all Digital Banking.
24/7- Service.

From The Desk Of:Mr Florian Barbi
President,Chairman and CEO
Email Us@INFO firstnationsbankplc@usa.com

This notification email should be your confidential property to avoid
impersonators claiming your fund.

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