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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: "Zenith Bank Plc" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <zenithbnksplc@post.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 16:01:57 +0100
Subject: Swift Credit Card (ATM) 3.5million usd

Zenith Bank Plc
International Remittance Department
No: 50 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria.
PHONE: (+234-8053149885)

Swift Credit Card (ATM) 3.5million usd

You Might Be Very Verse With The Swift Credit Card System Through The (A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiaries Direct Access To Make Withdrawal Of Fund From Any International Banks In The World.

The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And IMF (International Monitory Fund) Has Adopted This Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Petitions Received From Beneficiaries Owning To The Delays In Receiving Their Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.

Please be informed that this is a real and not a bogus card so be rest assured that the money will be cleared immediately a withdrawal is affected. we have made all the necessary arrangements to have card delivered to you at your nominated mailing address. All other documents such as your recommendation letter and certificate from the Economic Finance Unit confirming that these funds are fully free from any liens or encumbrances and are clean, clear and of non-criminal origin shall also be sent to you.

This Atm Card Contains Maximum Of 3.5million usd. And you have a daily withdrawal limit of ? 3,000 usd.

For your information, you are to bear the cost of mailing the ATM to you, the ATM Card will be mailed via a World Diplomatic Delivery Service to ensure that card is delivered to you wherever you are anywhere in the world, However, before I proceed, I would like you to re-confirm the below details.

1. Full name:
2. Telephone number:
3. Mailing address: {Residential address only}

The Options, Together With Their Associated Conditions Are Presented Below. You Are Required To Pay The Necessary Courier Charges To Enable Me Send Your Parcel?

1. Diamond Express Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 24 Hours Delivery 155 usd
2. FedEx Delivery Company Duration for Delivery: 72 Hours Amount 210 usd
3. DHL Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 12 Hours of Delivery 350 usd
4. Through an online Wire Transfer Service for Transfer Amount 10 Minuites 550 usd

Contact administrative department with the contact information below to enable them transfer your ( 3.5million usd) In any choice of delivery chosen.

BANK NAME: ZENITH BANK PLC
BANK ADDRESS: 50 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria.
EMAIL: zenithbnksplc@post.com
PHONE: +234-8053149885

Treat As Urgent

Thanks for Your Co-Operation.

Best Regards,

Mr. Dele Danjuma
Remittance Manager
Zenith Bank Plc
PHONE: (+234-8053149885)

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