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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 Ronald Hoffman <"Ronald."@vivid.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: Mr Ronald Hoffman <chairmanunitedstatesfederal@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 05:13:19 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Dear Customer

Dear Customer

The United Nations {UN} give you extra three working days to receive
your fund from Woodforest National Bank or you will lose the
opportunity for ever. So we are here reminding you once again to avoid
the cancellation of your fund, follow the instruction immediately for
your own good and future.

The WoodForest National Bank Ohio controlling department controlling
of the security transfer CODE which is (WF/200/105/09), 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 WoodForest National Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds.
Your letter has been referred to the (JMCB) Legal Division for Funds
(US$200.000,00,usd) Transferred code. (WF/200/105/09). 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 WoodForest National 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 $40
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.

WoodForest National 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 send the funds directly to our
attorney in Benin, with information below through western union money
transfer or money gram money transfer:

Receiver's name::PAUL NNALOU
City / State: COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC
ADDRESS::NO 12 AGBOKU STREET COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC.
Text Question: In God
Text Answer: We Trust
Amount :$40

After sent the money kindly fill the below details for pick up"

Mtcn Number.......
Sender's name.......
Sender's address.....

In respect you are inquiring to pay Wire Transfer Electronic Transfer
charges ($40) or Swift transfer ($40) [BANK B], under section
47--4A302 of US law WoodForest National Bank, a depository institution
which wire transfers funds may not deduct any fees for handling the
wire transfer from the amount of money which is to be transferred to
your provided Bank Account

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 ($200.000,00,usd) 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 United States 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.

(Designated bank account details for Electronic Transfer to avoid
mistake or should in case you created a new account)

Bank Name and Address
Account Number:
Account Name:
Routing Number:

UN gives you only 3 working days to receive your fund from our bank or
no more. So contact us with the payment now and all your replies
should be:(chairmanunitedstatesfederal@gmail.com)

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.My
id aong with your funds deposit certificate is attached to this
letter.

Yours sincerely,
Mr Ronald Hoffman.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest National Bank
And Director of Woodforest National Bank

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