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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- hsbcbankplc226@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: OFFICE FILE <atmdept552@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hsbcbankplc226@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:58:49 +0100
Subject: PAYMENT APPROVAL
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
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