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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:
- "stamp duty" (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. )
- "you are required to pay " (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. )
- "into your nominated 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)
- "million dollars" (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)
- "info@ubagroup.de.pn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "info@ubagroup.de.pn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "atm@ubagroup.de.pn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "United Bank for Africa (UBA) SA" <mrsaliceafarah@gmail.com>
Reply-To: info@ubagroup.de.pn
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 13:32:32 +0100
Subject: RE: YOUR FUND PAYMENT THROUGH OUR ONLINE BANK ACCOUNT.
Dear Customer,
We have received your email regarding the release of your approved fund of
US$ 4.2 million dollars part payment. To make everything fast and easy we
decided to open an Online Account for you in our bank and from your Online
Account with us you can start transferring your fund conveniently into your
nominated bank account in your country. Kindly get back to us for details
through our customer care as follows Email address: ( info@ubagroup.de.pn )
Login details and instructions on how to access your Online Account and
effect transfers to your designate Bank account by yourself will be
emailed to you, you are required to provide the following information for
further opening of a non-residential online account on your behalf today.
Personal Information
(1) Full Names:
(2) Nationality:
(3) Passport No: or National ID Card NO.:
(4) Direct Phone Number:
(5) Contact Email Address:
(6) Preferred Currency For Account:
Note that you are required to pay ONLY $95 for Payment Claim File
Legalization Stamp Duty Fee. Respond only if you are ready.
Customers Care Center
United Bank for Africa (UBA) SA Benin.
Tel: (229) 98 27 62 62, Fax: (229) 21 33 02 45 Telex: 9990-Swift: UBAAFRBJ.
Email: ( info@ubagroup.de.pn ) or ( atm@ubagroup.de.pn
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