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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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: ignatius imala <ignatius_imala0@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: ignatius_imala62@yahoo.de
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:20:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT VIA HSBC-VISA DEBIT CARD


FROM: DR. IGNATIUS IMALA,
DIRECTOR,DEBIT CARD DPT.
SPECIAL PAYMENT SCHEME
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Telephone: +234-1-7606177.
Attn:SIR/MADAM,

YOUR PAYMENT VIA HSBC-VISA DEBIT CARD
Account normalization of your banking details has been delayed by
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Services Authority.
This has made it necessary for your payment to be programmed in to HSBC
Corporate Visa Card. The total fund in question is Ten Million, Five
Hundred Thousand United States Dollars .
Central Bank of Nigeria working relationship with HSBC London has
concluded to issue you a CORPORATE VISA CARD where your payment will be
uploaded. This will now enable you either download your payment at any
ATM
Machine or at your bank.
Therefore, call me immediately so that I will direct you properly for
details, confirm your private phone number so that I can as well call
you
Call me if you have any question.
Regards,

DR. IGNATIUS IMALA
DIRECTOR,BANKING SURPERVISOR
DEBIT CARD DPT
(SPECIAL PAYMENT SCHEME)
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA


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