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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: Mr steven sharma <atmcardmaster997@gmail.com>
Reply-To: stevensharma478@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:45:30 +0100
Subject: Attention Dear Blessed Beneficiary

WELCOME TO UNITED BANK FOR America (UBA)PLC

Attention

I am glad to announce to you today that a new payment policy has been
adopted and you have been short listed for payment via Online Banking,
So kindly urgent contact Bank of America Plc Washington Idaho where
the funds approved by Washington government to transferring online
into your account. Make sure you follow their online payment
instructions to ensure the transaction goes successful.

Below is the contact information of Bank of America :
Contact Bank of America (stevensharma478@gmail.com)
WhatsApp number +1-573) 550-2262

and also in other to obtain the online transfer without ant delay, you
are to provide below information Endeavor to email us the following
information for immediate processing,

Your Full Name:................
Your Sex:................
Your Age:................
Your Country:................
Passport / driving license:................
Marital Status:................
Your Occupation:................
Your Personal Mobile Number:................
Your Personal Fax Number:................
Your Tel phone number:................
Your City:................
Your Full Address:................
Your Exiting Company Name:................

These are the requirements that you need to be aware of before you
contact us below. 1) You will fill the online account opening form
with Bank of America Plc . Send an email in regards to your funds
$28,000,000.00 Million that has been approved by the Federal
Government of America to transfer on your behalf through their online
banking service.

Yours Sincerely,
cost clearance fees $100
MR Steven sharma
Executive Director
United Bank For America (UBFF)
E-mail:stevensharma478@gmail.com )

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