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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "tundelemo02@terra.es" <tundelemo02@terra.es>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:04:13 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT VIA HSBC-VISA ATM CARD



YOUR PAYMENT VIA HSBC-VISA ATM CARD
From: Dr Tunde Lemo
Director, Foreign Operations
ATM Card Department
Central Bank of Nigeria.
Tel/fax +234 1 852 2293


Sir,


YOUR PAYMENT VIA HSBC-VISA ATM CARD.


Account normalization of your banking details has been delayed by
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Services Authority (UK). This
has made it necessary for your payment to be programmed into HSBC
Visa Card. The total fund in question is Fifteen Million United States Dollars
$15,000,000.00.


Central Bank of Nigeria working relationship with HSBC London has concluded
to issue you a VISA CARD where your payment will be uploaded.
This will now enable you either download your cash at any Automated Teller Machine
(ATM) in any bank or point in your country.


If you have any question or confused about this write me immediately so
that I will direct you properly for details, confirm your private phone
number so that I can as well call you. The Visa Card Application
Form will be faxed to you as soon as you respond to this mail.


Dr Tunde Lemo
Director, Foreign Operations
ATM Card Dept.








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