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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: "Mr.Adetokunbo M Abiru. Chairman" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <timothy.oguntayo12@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:40:19 -0400
Subject: SKYE BANK PLC (TRUTH ABOUT YOUR OUTSTANDING FUNDS)

No 57 Adamola Road Land
Island Nigeria Head Office
Bank website:http://ng-skye.com/online
Bank Cell: +2347037957239
 
 
 
 
   INTERNET TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$6.5 MILLION TRANSFER RELEASE UPDATE
 
 
Dear Customer
 
The Skye Bank Plc  controlling department controlling of the security
transfer CODE which is (WF/200/105/17), the Authentication section code of
this bank concludes the verification of your file. After going through all
the documents of claim received by this department with justification and
verification from the global strategy United States we are completely
satisfied and you have been confirmed.
 
The Skye Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your letter has
been referred to the (JMCB) Legal Division for Funds (US$6.5 Million
Dollars) Transferred code. (WF/200/105/17). We are satisfied using
Electronic Wire Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and the rights and
liabilities of using of electronic and Swift fund transfer systems are
defined by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.. The regulation, however,
which implements this statute, 12 C.F.R. Part 205, Regulation E.
specifically states that its provisions are inapplicable to a situation
such we must ensure your Funds Transferred to your destination Bank
Account between 10 hours.
 
Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for the
approval of some money regulatory Boards here in United States before we
can carry out the Transfer of an amount of such magnitude to anybody,
otherwise any such transfer will be stopped by the Authorities of Skye
Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), since
your Transfer is Electronic Transfer or Swift Wire transfer is almost
activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final activation of
your Account are some certain Approval Documents from the concerned
Authorities here in United States, and for that reason, you are required
to pay the Sum of $294 as this money will be used by our Bank Attorney to
Obtain all the necessary documents that will enable the final activation
of your Funds.
 
Skye Bank hereby state officially that the required payment will remain
the only and final monetary obligation required from You prior to the
final transfer of your funds, hence any further charges will be our bank's
full responsibility till final transfer of your payment is made to your
bank account.
 
We awaits your urgent response to obtain the remaining documents through
our bank Attorney, kindly acknowledge that the fee is what remain for you
to pay to achieve this funds quickly to your Bank nominated Account in
your country.
 
The fastest Wire Transfer is Electronic Transfer which only takes just 3
hours to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours to
remit.
 
You are require to get back to me if you are pleased with the Banking
rules for more information on how to make any of your choice Wire Transfer
charges send for the your Funds ($6.5 Million) Wire Transfer processing to
commence as soon as possible.
 
This law is stated according to section 35 and 36 of the banking sector
interaction realm of our constitution and the outside world. Based on
article of association and memorandum of association, the Chase
controlling agency of Nigeria and your happiness suits our stand and we
will make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your bank account as
soon as you have comprehended with our instructions.
 
NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IN
ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET IMPOSTORS.
 
 
If at any time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact us
as we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and courteous
attention.
 
Re Confirm your full detail below.
 
Full Name:
Address:
City:
Country:
Cell Number:
International Passport:
Age:
Next Kin's:
Occupation:
 
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.
 
Yours sincerely,
Mr.Adetokunbo M Abiru. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Office

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