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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: WILLIAM OKOYE <william_okoyechambersgh@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:54:08 +0100
Subject: RESCHEDULED PAYMENT VIA ENERGY BANK PLC


Dearest Beneficiary,


How are you doing ou are doing well with your family. I have not been able to email you all these while because, I have been busy trying to raise
monies for shipment of the US$19,800,000 to your mailing address.

Be advised that this afternoon, the bank manager of Energy Bank Plc in
Ghana, Dr. Tim Smith announced to me via email correspondence that the
funds is currently in their possession with the help of a notable lawyer Barrister Kofi
Mensah Esq and it would now be possible fior the funds to be transferred via bank to bank to your nominated bank account in your country.

You are therefore advised to make immediate contact with the bank director
through his direct cell phone number, as well as his
SKYPE ID: or email address, so he could direct you on the exact
procedures with which the funds could be remitted into your bank
account.

Be advised that it is essentially important you cooperate with him so the
actualization of the funds transfer would be a reality. Kindly add the
bank director's SKYPE:dr.tim.smith1 before you email or call him so you
could both chat on video call for necessary clarification.

Waiting your reply soon as you receive confirmation for further directives as advised.

Regards,


Prof. William Okoye Esq.
Mobile:+233 241 170 732

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