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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: "HSBC BANK PLC" <syesin@ipektekstil.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 22:24:45 +0100
Subject: PAYMENT ADVISE

Dear customer,
This email is to notify you that the following transaction has been made by our client for credit to your account.
Please find/download attachment to view payment details.

HSBC Bank Building Baniyas Square,
Deira, Dubai.
Tel: Toll free 800 4423 within the UAE or + 971 4 2258097 from outside the UAE
Fax: +971 4 227 1784

Know more about us on www.hsbc.ae Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hsbc.ae
____________________________________________

Disclaimer:
"The information contained herein (including any accompanying documents) is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you have erroneously received this message, please immediately delete it and notify the sender. Also, if you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or any accompanying document is strictly prohibited and is unlawful. The organization is not responsible for any damage caused by a virus or alteration of the e-mail by a third party or otherwise. The contents of this message may not necessarily represent the views or policies of HSBC bank"

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