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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: Jim Edward <jimedward005@yahoo.in>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:48:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Good Day ,


Good Day , 
              
It interests me to contact you after my investigations on your capability and sincerity.
 
I have interest of investing in your country as well as seek your services in a private and confidential matter.
 
I am Auditor General in Bank Of Africa Republic Du Benin On my routine inspection I discovered a dormant domiciliary account with the deposit of ($9.6Million USD}by late Mr.Ahmed Khalead who died along with his family. Read from the websitehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3348109.stm
 
I write to seek your indulgence and assistance in Transfering this fund to your account through legal means.
 
It is clearly stated in our BANKING FOREIGN POLICY and signed lawfully that if such fund remains unclaimed by the NEXT OF KIN till the period of Seven(7) years starting from the date when the beneficiary died, the money will be transferred into the BANK TREASURY as an unclaimed fund.Besides,it is not authorized by the law guiding our bank for a citizen of Benin Rep. to make the claim of the fund.
 
So the request of you as a foreigner is necessary to apply for the claim and transfer of the fund smoothly into your reliable bank account as the NEXT OF KIN to the deceased. When the fund is transferred into your account,(40%) will be for you in an assistance and in provision of the bank account,%10 Is set aside for  incured expences,while (50%) will be for me.
 
If you are really sure of your intergerity, trustworthy and confidentiality, reply with Your Full Name and Address,Your Age,Occupation and Position,Your Telephone, Mobile and Fax Number for Communication Purpose and call me so that I will let you know the steps to follow in order to finalize this transaction immediately.
 
NOTE: My plan is to invest my own share of the money in your country.
 
1. What other lucrative investments would you suggest as I intend to invest in Your Company if they are good business venture in your Country?
 
2. Can you be able to make residential documents and purchase a house for me and my family to relocate and settle in your country after my retirement in 3months time.
 
I wait for your urgent response.
 
Regards,
Dr Jim Edward.
Auditor General
Bank of Africa (B.O.A)

Mobile: +229-97727889



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