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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: "Ms. Pam Walkden" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cwb.aus001@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 19:02:33 +0100
Subject: Treat this proposal with utmost confidentially and urgency



Good Day Friend

I will formally introduce myself to you My name is MS Pam Walkden, and I currently work as a Group Head, Human Resources at Standard Chartered Bank, United States Of America. I am sorry to have encroached into your privacy in this manner, however without delay, I will immediately proceed with the details of this business proposal quest.

I would respectfully request that you keep the contents of this mail confidential and also respect the integrity of the information that you are coming across via this mail. I contacted you privately and as such no one is aware of this communication or conversation, thus i will recomend we communicate strictly via our private email.

I am the personal accountant to one (Late Eng Roger Nehra Tandukar) a foreign contractor with Royal Dutch who has an investment account with my previouse bank. Unfortunately, my client died along with his nuclear family in France while on sabbatical in the summer of 2008, may their soul rest in peace. He died without leaving a Will. Several efforts were made to find his extended family through his embassy without success till date.

I received a notice last week dated Monday 15th January 2018 to provide the Next of Kin of my late client been his personal accountant/representative or the account risk been transferred to the government treasury account (ex-cheat) in 21 days time. I am contacting you to assist me in repatriating the funds left behind by my late client.

This claim will be executed without breaching any United states laws and success is guaranteed if we both co-operate on the success of this business quest. My bank will release the account to you after my recommendation presenting you as the next of kin Late Eng Roger Nehra Tandukar.

I am a religious woman and expect same confidence from you, The amount involved is valued at £7,649,400.00 Pounds (Seven Million Six Hundred And Forty Nine Thousand Four Hundred British Pound Sterling) I propose we share the proceeds 50/50, I think this is fair as you are prone to your opinion as well. I will give you all the necessary information about this deal when I get your response. I am contacting you to assist and partner in carrying out this quest for the mutual benefit and interest of us both.

I anticipate your cooperation. Treat this proposal with utmost confidentially and urgency for a 100% success. Do not take undue advantage of the trust i want to bestowed in you as confidence they say begets confidence.

My position as a Group Head, Human Resources guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If you find yourself able to work with me, I urge you to indicate to that effect. Once again, Do observe utmost confidentiality and be rest assured that this transaction would be profitable for both of us. For more information about me please visit: https://www.sc.com/en/about- us/our-people/about-us-our- people-profile/pam-walkden. html .

My personal email is (pamwalkden@europemail.com), Please note that a quick response from you will be highly appreciated.
It is important we have a mutual understanding because I know we will surely enjoy the benefits of this in no distant time.

Kindly find below my full contact details in case of necessity:

1. Name:Pam Walkden
2. Occupation: Group Head, Human Resources standard chartered bank
3. Religion: Christian
4. +16315185209 (WhatSapp Chat For More Confidentiality)
5. Marital Status: Married
6. Home Address: New Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3, United States

After careful consideration of the above content I really do hope we can both reciprocate trust to help achieve this successfully. I will want you to immediately provide me with the following details of you.

Your Information Is Expected Below:
1. Your Complete Names
2. Your Address
3. Present Occupation and position
4. Marital Status
5. Age
6. Religion
7. Phone Number (Mobile and Landline)

Regards and God Bless,

Ms Pam Walkden

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