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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. Jane Fraser" <bendusman90@gmail.com>
Reply-To: franciswarren189@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2021 05:56:39 +0100
Subject: Citi Bank Departiment (CITI))

Citi Bank Department (CITI))
100 Citibank Drive, San Antonio,
Tx 78245, United State of America

Dear Email Owner,

I'm Michael Corbat, the President of Citibank. This is lottery won
by your email address via online active email address selected from
sponsor of Coca Cola Company award. Due respect and utmost courtesy
we write to officially inform you about the release of your winning
fund valued sum of $20,500,000 USD from Coca Cola Company which was
approved for release via Swift Telegraphic Wire Transfer into your
nominated bank account. Mr. Francis Warren, is your appointed bank
officer who is working on your behalf for the actualization of fund
crediting/transfer into your personal bank account therefore kindly
contact him urgent with bellow contact information.

Contact Person: Francis Warren
Accountant Officer Citi Bank
Email: franciswarren189@gmail.com
Telephone No: +1 (502) 947 3370

Be well informed that our bank Citibank was successful opened Citi
Bank checking Account in your name which will helps us to have a
smoothly transfer from our Citibank to your Nominated bank account,
and your Citi Bank Checking Account Booklet and Citibank Platinum
MasterCard will Delivered to your destination within the stipulated
time frame of 24hours upon the Activation of your account therefore,
you should reconfirm the details listed bellow.

1. Full Name...…
2. Current Address...…
3. Phone Number...…
4. A Copy of your identity...….
5. Your Nationality...…..

If at any time you have question concerns, please Mr. Francis Warren
as he will strive to ensure that you will always receive prompt and
courteous attention. Thanks and remain Bless.

Mrs. Jane Fraser
President & CEO Citibank Plc
Citi Bank Department Office

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