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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: From United Nations <pjmackenzie08@gmail.com>
Reply-To: www.info.diabankonline@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 09:26:20 +0000
Subject: Contact Diamond Bank Online for your Approve Funds

Dear Valued Customer:

I want to assure you 100% that this transaction is not a scam and
there is no risk involved because we shall guide you accordingly until
you receive your payment. However, the payment of $15.5 million was
awarded and approved in your name by the Economic Community of West
African States. This payment is a United Nation Lottery Award Promo,
your name was selected among fifty other names in the lottery award
draw. Right now, this payment is currently with us here in Access
Diamond Bank Plc

As you may know, we have programmed this payment through ATM
MasterCard Or Online Banking transfer in your favor, bear in mind that
the original copies of your ATM Cards will be delivered to your
address if you Choose ATM CARD through our courier service. We will
also issue you a Four Digit Pin Number for you to access and withdraw
money from your account once the cards are delivered to you. You can
only withdraw a maximum of $5000 in a day at any ATM Machine close to
you. But by Online transfer we will open an account and you will
transfer your Funds from Online Account to your personal Account of
your Choice

To this effect, you are advised to send us your full name, address,
your cell phone number and a copy of your driver's license for
identification. As soon as we receive these information from you, we
shall conclude delivery arrangement or Online Transfer with our
services to enable them dispatch the Funds to you without anymore
delay.



Thank you for choosing Diamond Access Bank PLC.

Dr. Joseph Ndukwe, OFR
Wire Transfer Director
Diamond Access Bank PLC
E-mail::::::: ( www.info.diabankonline@gmail.com)
Office E-mail (www.info.diabankonline@gmail.com)

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