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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "clearance fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "transferred into your bank account" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "DR. PHILLIPS ODOUZA" <"ww."@lion.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "DR. PHILLIPS ODOUZA" <odouzadrphillips@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:36:32 +0900 (JST)
Subject: WELCOME TO UBA GLOBAL CAPITAL BANKING NEW YORK HEAD OFFICE
UBA Banking
1 Rockefeller Plaza
(8th Floor) New York, NY10020 USA
Direct Tel: +(765) 314-6738
Date: 11-16-2016
WELCOME TO UBA GLOBAL CAPITAL BANKING NEW YORK HEAD OFFICE
DONATION PAYMENT SUM OF US$6.5 Million
Code id# UK2015/03GBPW
UBA Banking New York, United States like to finally inform you today that your funds is ready for deliverer and UBA Global Capital Bank New York is a well establishment company offering banking system services in any part of the worldwide.
You will have to inform us how you wish the funds to be transferred to you of which is convenient and affordable for you.
ATM CARD: (Cost $350.00)
This Option implies that your funds will be lodge into an ATM CARD so that DHL Express Company must deliver your ATM PARCEL to you within 48 hours overnight shipment as soon as you agree to send Courier bills US$350 been require for Delivery charges along with USA CUSTOM CLEARANCE fees proof that your money is not a money laundry or drug money.And this new VISA CARD will functions in any AUTOMATIC Machine in your country and your daily limit withdraw is US$5000 till you cash all the fund of US$6.5 Million been credit in your name,
Bank-Transfer: (Cost $420.00)
This Option implies that your total funds would be transferred into your Bank Account the day you make the payment for transfer. If you want this option you are to reply with your bank account details to enable us transfer your funds into your bank account Options differ by the Transfer Sending Fee and total amount to be received. To that end, you are to let us know which transfer option is preferred by you so that we can give you details on how to pay the Transfer Fee.
Please respond to this email by making a selection from the two options above.
Send your response to indicate your option within the next 24hrs, so that delivery of your funds to your residence can be made immediately without delay.
Once again, Congratulations your prompt response will be of good help to you in this matter.
My Bank working ID Card is attached to avoid scammed
Sign / Approved BY.
DR. PHILLIPS ODOUZA
DIRECTOR OF UBA BANKING NEW YORK HEAD OFFICE
MY OFFICE TEL : +(765) 314-6738
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