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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: "Mrs. Ann Walter" <mrwalter@un.org>
Reply-To: firstsunsetbank@consultant.com
Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:06:03 -0400
Subject: RE: Your Payment Is Ready



--
Attention Sir/Madam,


Sequel to United Nations public protection policy against fraudulent
activities operating in Europe, US and various African banks. This
council was set up to fight against scam and fraudulent activities
worldwide, responsible for investigating the legitimacy of unpaid
contract, inheritance and lotto winning claims by companies and
individuals and directs the paying authorities worldwide to make
immediate payment of verified claims to the beneficiaries without
further delay.

It was resolved that all unpaid claims will be concluded via e-wire
transfer thought First Sunset Bank, which is very reliable and secure
bank. Your beneficiary funds the sum of USD 4.8 million has been
forwarded and deposited in First Sunset Bank for instant transfer to you
once you contact them.

You are advised to contact First Sunset Bank via below email, to guide
you further on the wire transfer procedures:

First Sunset Bank.
Email: firstsunsetbank@consultant.com
Contact Person: Mrs. Agnes Scott


Please be informed that transfer time is limited sequel to policy,
therefore you are advised to attend as soon as you read this email and
also reconfirm your full details to them. We have copied all our
co-ordinate security agencies for record purposes.


Thank you.

Your Faithfully,
Mrs. Ann Walter.
Director, Special Duties.
United Nations Security Council.

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