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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: "Mr Robert E. Marling Jr" <woodforest.bank@accountant.com>
Reply-To: erobertjr07@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:09:30 -0500
Subject: Re: From the desk of Robert E. Marling Jr




TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$17.5 MILLION TRANSFER RELEASE UPDATE.

Dear Customer.

The United Nations {UN} give you only three working days to send the last
$159 to get your fund of $17.5M or you lose the opportunity for ever.

The WoodForest National Bank Ohio controlling department controlling of
the security transfer CODE which is (WF/200/105/09), the Authentication
section code of this bank concludes the verification of your file. After
going through all the documents of claim received by this department with
justification and verification from the global strategy United States we
are completely satisfied and you have been confirmed.

The WoodForest National Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your
letter has been referred to the (JMCB) Legal Division for Funds (US$17.5
Million Dollars) Transferred code. (WF/200/105/09). We are satisfied using
Electronic Wire Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and the rights and
liabilities of using of electronic and Swift fund transfer systems are
defined by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.. The regulation, however,
which implements this statute, 12 C.F.R. Part 205, Regulation E.
specifically states that its provisions are inapplicable to a situation
such we must ensure your Funds Transferred to your destination Bank
Account between 10 hours.

Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for the
approval of some money regulatory Boards here in Benin Republic before we
can carry out the Transfer of an amount of such magnitude to anybody,
otherwise any such transfer will be stopped by the Authorities of
WoodForest National Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), since
your Transfer is Electronic Transfer or Swift Wire transfer is almost
activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final activation of
your Account are some certain Approval Documents from the concerned
Authorities here in Benin Republic, and for that reason, you are required
to pay the Sum of $159 as this money will be used by our Bank Attorney to
Obtain all the necessary documents that will enable the final activation
of your Funds.

WoodForest National Bank hereby state 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 till final transfer of your payment is made to
your bank account.

We awaits your urgent response to obtain the remaining documents through
our bank Attorney, kindly send the funds directly to our attorney in Benin
Republic with information below through Money Gram money transfer or
Western Union Money Transfer only outline below:

You are advised to copy the details below and locate Money Gram or Western
Union Money Transfer only to send the fee and expect the transfer of your
fund into your account within 3hours. Once again send the money through
Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer only as listed below.

Receiver’s name: Nduku Paul
Country: Benin Republic
City: Cotonou
Question: My Friend
Answer: Gerald
Amount: $159

After sent the money kindly fill the below details for pick up"

Reference# Number.......
Sender's name.......
Sender's address......

In respect you are inquiring to pay Wire Transfer Electronic Transfer
charges ($159) or Swift transfer ($159) [BANK B], under section 47--4A302
of US law WoodForest National Bank, a depository institution which wire
transfers funds may not deduct any fees for handling the wire transfer
from the amount of money which is to be transferred to your provided Bank
Account

The fastest Wire Transfer is Electronic Transfer which only takes just 3
hours to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours to
remit.

You are require to get back to me if you are pleased with the Banking
rules for more information on how to make any of your choice Wire Transfer
charges send for the your Funds ($17.5 Million) Wire Transfer processing
to commence as soon as possible.

This law is stated according to section 35 and 36 of the banking sector
interaction realm of our constitution and the outside world. Based on
article of association and memorandum of association, the Chase
controlling agency of United States and your happiness suits our stand and
we will make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your bank account as
soon as you have comprehended with our instructions.

NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IN
ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET IMPOSTORS.

(Designated bank account details for Electronic Transfer to avoid mistake
or should in case you created a new account)

Bank Name:
Bank Address:
Account Name:
Account Number:
Routing Number:
Home Address:

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

Yours sincerely,
Robert E. Marling Jr.

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest National Bank
And Director of Woodforest National Bank
Email: ( erobertjr07@gmail.com )

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