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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: FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK <lee@eversports.com.cn>
Reply-To: <sandrawilson34345@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2017 07:17:48 +0100
Subject: Re: Atten:Beneficiary!!Regarding The Transaction of $22.5m 10ev

Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045
Tel:+(646-628-9389)


Atten:Beneficiary,

In regards to the transaction of $22.5m,we have notified you that for you to get the $22.5m you must get the Transfer documents but till this moment we did not get any payment or response from you.This indicate that you are not serious and according to the remittance policy,we will have no option than to cancel and reallocate the funds to your representatives in according to section 84 sub section 45 International.
We can assure you that if you fail to comply with the instruction,you will loose the $22.5m and that will be the greatest mistake you would ever make in life,as this is the golden opportunity you can ever come across in life.
So once again,we advise you act fast and act accordingly.
Also reconfirm your contact details and telephone number.
Awaiting your response.


Scott Anderson
Senior Personal Assistance
Chairman Board of Governors,
Federal Reserve Bank
Tel:+(646-628-9389)

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