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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: OFFICE FILE <kfcreditunion@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hsbcbankplc226@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:29:48 +0100
Subject: YOUR ATTENTION

HSBC BANK PLC
Manchester
United Kingdom
+ 44-1158245812

YOUR ATTENTION

Greetings from the HSBC Bank. I have a vital information which needs
to be attended immediately. Did you authorized anyone to pick up your
compensation fund from our branch in Arizona? One Mr Andrew Cox came
to our office yesterday in your respect of $8.5 million dollars which
has been credited with the past 6 months now by the Federal Government
to be transferred to your account to Pick Up The Fund. So we decided
to make you understand that you are entitled of $8.5 million dollars
in our branch office in Arizona. We want you to get back to us with
the following details:

Full Name:
Address:
Phone number:

This law is based on section 825 and 291 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 Kingdom and your happiness suits our
stand and we will make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your
bank account soon as you have comprehended with our instructions.

NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM
GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET IMPOSTORS.

Designated bank account details for Online Bank Transfer to avoid
mistake or should in new case Bank Name and Address..

Account Number:
Account Name:
Routing Number:
Date of Birth:
Phone Number:

If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact us as
we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and
courteous attention.

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

Sincerely Dr Leon Smith
Email: hsbcbankplc226@gmail.com
General Manager
HSBC BANK UK
Phone Number: +44 1158-2458-12
SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
Founded: 1836

DEPARTMENT OF INT'L AFFAIRS
(Office of the Under Secretary)
1520 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington D.C. 20120.

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