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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: FIDUCIARY AGENT <michaeltaylor2008@live.com>
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 12:49:37 -0400
Subject: Contact The Royal Bank Of Scotland For Processing





HOME OFFICE: 165 FULHAM PALACE RD. W6 8JB UNITED KINGDOM .
(Customer Services)
REFERENCE NUMBER:UK/934031X2/18BATCH NUMBER:065/011/AY74TICKET NUMBER:083-2121-190-420

Dear WINNER

Please contact the Transfer department with the information given below:



ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND TRANSFER MANAGERMr. Frank Gibson. Phone: +44-701-112-9141 +44- 703 194 7254Email: frankgibson-transferdept08@live.com
rbs_transferdept81@yahoo.co.uk

They are responsible for Transferring your Winnings/Funds into your Account .Your Winning/Funds will be Transfer to you as soon as you adhere to all instructions,from the Transfer department. Please oblige to follow their instructions so your winning will be transfer in less then 24hr After you have meet up with the Instruction given to you by the Bank. Do ensure to file your claims to them with a copy of your verification particulars and scanned copies of driver's license or any form of national identity.Endeavour to make your winnings confidential during the process of the transfer of your winnings,to avoid double claims.

Thank you for your understanding

Regards,Mr. Michael Taylor


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