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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: DR NELSON ROBERT <mikeshea090@gmail.com>
Reply-To: drnelson.robert1@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:39:09 -0800
Subject: Re: FINALIZATION OF YOUR FUNDS

Dear Customer .



The United Nations {UN} give you extra three working days to receive your fund
from UNITED WEST TRUST 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.



I am not begging you to send this fee but it is because of the amount you are
going to receive is what is touching me in my heart please if you don't want
to send the required fee just let me OK.



The UNITED WEST TRUST BANK*,* 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 UNITED WEST TRUST BANK,concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your letter
has been referred to the (JMCB) Legal Division for Funds (US$17.5 Million
Dollars) 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 statue, 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 UNITED WEST TRUST 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 $150 as this money
will be used by our Bank Attorney to Obtain all the necessary documents and
form that will enable the final activation of your Funds.



UNITED WEST TRUST 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 MR ROBERT L NEUFELD , kindly send the funds directly to
our attorney in USA. with the account information of the corresponding
bank and payment must not made outside the bank.The attorney will made all
documents available once fee is confirmed.


*Receivers Name: Ikemba Nelson*
*Address:. Abuja Nigeria*

*Amount:........U$150.00 usd *

*In respect you are inquiring to pay Wire Transfer Electronic Transfer
charges ($150) or Swift transfer ($150) [BANK B], under section 47--4A302
of US law*UNITED WEST TRUST 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 ($17.5 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
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:

Bank address:

Occupation:

Country Name:



UN gives you only 3 working days to receive your fund from our bank or no more.
So contact us with the payment



Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Robert Nelson

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