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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: "Ajay Banga" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <officefile_0112@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2023 00:23:30 -0700
Subject: Ref Number of: MH/BN/CA-XX-11/23

Ajay Banga most recently served as Vice Chairman at General Atlantic. Previously, he was President and CEO of Mastercard, a global organization with nearly 24,000 employees. Under his leadership, MasterCard launched the Center for Inclusive Growth, which advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world.
 
Dear Customer
 
The World Bank Group controlling department has issued a security transfer CODE and approved Cash Credit File- IJP/HW 47446/21 and Ref Number of: MH/BN/CA-XX-11/23 and we conclude the verification of your file. Considering the volume of your payment, it is right to seek approval of some money regulatory Boards in the United States before we can carry out the transfer of such magnitude to anybody, otherwise any such transfer will be stopped by the Authorities of World Bank Group.
 
The (IMF) Approval Documents from the concerned Authorities in United States are needed to avoid stoppage once the Transfer is carried out and for that reason, you are required to pay the sum of $50 apple card as this money will be used by our Bank Attorney to Obtain all the necessary documents that will enable the final Transfer of your Funds $80 million The (WBG) hereby states officially that the required payment will remain the only and final monetary obligation required from you prior to the final transfer of your funds, hence any further charges will be our bank's full responsibility until your account login is giving to you.
 
Therefore, we await your urgent response to obtain the remaining documents through our bank Attorney. Kindly send the levy directly to us view iTunes or Steam Wallet Gift Card. So, go to any Walmart Store or CVS Pharmacy and get a Steam Wallet Gift Card of $50 only scratch and send a scan copy of the Card bearing the codes for confirmation.
 
Below Are The Approved Means Of Receiving Your Money And Its Charge Rates. You Are To Choose One Of The Options send Apple card or Send by Western Union
 
(1) ATM Card Delivery:.......... Charge Rate: $50  
(2) Cashier Check Delivery:...... Charge Rate $50
(3) Bank to Bank Transfer:......... Charge Rate: $100
(4) Online Bank Transfer..............Charge Rate: $75
(5) Choose one option: make the payment $50 Apple card or send by Western Union........
 
Receiver Name:
Country..Uganda
City..Kampala
Amount option....
Address: C1 bamboo Apt Najjera, Kampala
 
NB: This Transaction Is Being Monitored By The United States Government In Order To Guards Us For Internet Impostors. Please Provide Below Listed Details For The Transfer;
1. Your  Name:...
2.Your Address:...
3. Phone Number:....
4. Your Age.....
 
If you don't have Bank Account or you don't wish to receive this fund in your own Account, we can open an online Account in your behalf with our Bank and send the Online Banking details to you including the ATM Card and Cashier's check which you can Transfer money to any Bank of your choice, Pay Bills or you can fill up the check and cash it in any Bank of your choice with a valid Identification I'd.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs. Please Noted That if You Find This email In Your Spam, Please Note
That Is Due To Low Network.
 
Yours sincerely,
Ajay Banga
his five-year term as World Bank Group President on June 2, 2023.
Email: onlineresourcesworldbankb@gmail.com.

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