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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: "Mrs. Susan Kanyemibwa (Board Secretary)" <wei@ztengineeringpc.com>
Reply-To: michaelatingiego@bankofuganda2.wecom.work
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:13:40 -0400
Subject: YOUR COMPENSATION FUNDS OF 8.7MILLION DOLLARS.




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The Bank of Uganda BoU Headquarters
Address: Plot 37/45 Kempala Road
P.O Box 7120 Kempala Uganda
Hours: Closed ⋅ Open 8AM

Hello dear,
We sincerely apologize for not being in touch with you earlier than this.
Based on our recent investigations, we found out that you have been
scammed several times by unknown individuals who claimed to have your
money in one way or the order. We went further in this investigation and
found out also that this anonymous people are some Ugandan in conjunction
with Nigerians who live in Republic of Benin. However, the case has been
reported to the security agencies for further investigations. Hence, you
are seriously advised to stop any kind of communication with anyone who
might have claimed to have your money in any form. If you are caught
communicating with them by any means, you shall be arrested with them. BE
WARNED!

Secondly, after several hours meeting "the Bank Of Uganda Board of
Directors " together with "the President and his board members" had last
week, we have come to the conclusion that whoever that has been scammed by
this people will be compensated with the total sum of US$8,700,000.00
each. This is because we are really concerned about our country reputation
and foreign Investors view towards our dear country.
Notwithstanding, due to recent Act Against LGBTIGA+ we are standing firm
on maintain a reportable image in the world and good relationship with
all our allies around the world, America, Europe, Asia etc. We get
million reports everyday concerning this issue. We started the payment
immediately after the meeting and we are able to pay over 85 people last
week.

Furthermore, we received a message from an unknown person who purported to
be one of your cousins. She said that her name is Lauren Johnson and that
she is your next of kin. According to her, she said that you died of a
kidney disease called "Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia" hence we should
transfer the compensation fund to her without any delay. The compensation
fund is being paid following Bank of Uganda (BoU) payment order. We
therefore, write to confirm if you are truly dead or alive. Mind you, if
we did not hear from you within 24 hours, we shall assume the message to
be true and thus grant her request. But if she had lied or sent the
message in order to claim your money or by a mistake, kindly send your
details as follow to this office for your money now;

Full Name..........
Home/Office Address......
Country.........
Phone number.........
Valid Identity Card.......

Contact Person: Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego
Position: Deputy Governor/Deputy Board Chairman Bank of Uganda.
Email: michaelatingiego@bankofuganda2.wecom.work
Direct Contact: +256700521860, +256700521871

Yours Faithfully
Mrs. Susan Kanyemibwa (Board Secretary)
susankanyemibwa@bankofuganda3.wecom.work


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