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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: "MRS JOAN MARIE D. FLORES" <flores.joan59@yahoo.com.hk>
Reply-To: jflores24@sapo.pt
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:54:42 -0400
Subject: ATTN: From Mrs. Joan D Flores!


MRS. JOAN MARIE D. FLORES
CREDIT ACCOUNTS OFFICER
HEAD OFFICE BANCO DE ORO UNIVERSAL BANK
12 ADB AVENUE, ORTIGAS CENTER, MANDALUYONG CITY
PHILIPPINES.

Good Day,

Let me start by introducing myself, I am MRS. JOAN MARIE D. FLORES, CREDIT
ACCOUNTS OFFICER BANCO DE ORO UNIVERSAL BANK. (Equitable PCI Bank). I am
writing you this letter based on the latest development at my bank
which I will
like to bring to your personal edification. I am writing you this letter with
so much joy and excitement even though my heart goes out to the very powerful
and distinguished gentleman who I was fortunate to have worked for and
extremely privileged to have known for numerous years. I am an official in
charge of client accounts in Equitable PCI Bank now BANCO DE ORO
UNIVERSAL BANK
inside the Philippines.

This is a legitimate transaction, and you will be paid 30% for
your "Assistance?. If you are interested, please write back by mail
and provide
me with your confidential telephone number, fax number and email address and I
will provide further details and instructions. Please keep this confidential;
finally, please note that this must be concluded within two weeks.

I will assume all responsibilities for this endeavor so you don't have
to worry
about any legal ramifications; your urgent response is highly anticipated so
please email me through this email; jflores24@sapo.pt on this transaction as
soon as possible. This should be kept very secret and confidential. I believe
you know.

Kind Regards,
MRS. JOAN MARIE D. FLORES.


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