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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. Charles W. Scharf" <worldbank354@gmail.com>
Reply-To: transferrrrrwwwtt10@aol.com
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:10:58 -0800
Subject: TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$10.7 MILLION TRANSFER

WELLS FARGO BANK USA
Address: 12000 W 95TH ST, Lenexa, KS 66215,
United States.


TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$10.7 MILLION TRANSFER

Dear Customer,

The Wells Fargo Bank controlling department controlling of the
security transfer CODE which is (wfu/200/105/09), the Authentication
section code of this bank concludes the verification of your file.
After going through all the documents of claim received by this
department with justification and verification from the global
strategy America, we are completely satisfied and you have been
confirmed.

The Wells Fargo Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your
letter has been referred to the (FSA) Legal Division for Funds
(US$10.7 Million Dollars) Transferred code. (WFU/200/105/09). We are
satisfied using Electronic Wire Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and
the rights and liabilities of using of electronic and Swift fund
transfer systems are defined by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. The
regulation, however, which implements this statute, 12 C.F.R. Part
205, Regulation E. specifically states that its provisions are
inapplicable to a situation such we must ensure your Funds Transferred
to your destination Bank Account between 10 hours.

I want you to understand that fact that,the grant fund is from united
nation humanitarian office and their aim is to eradicate poverty to
the entire nation and you are among the beneficiaries and keep note
that,West Africa is the zonal coordinators head quarter because
majority are living in poverty over there and grant fund approval
document must be giving to you from the zonal co- coordinator country
(Benin Republic) before we can transfer your fund to you , this is
100% risk free and money laundry free also, this is legitimate,the
Grant Fund Approval will proof that, the fund is not a money laundry
and also it will proof that, the fund is not a drug money.

Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for
the grant fund approval document from the the zonal co- coordinator
country (Benin Republic) before we can carry on the Transfer of an
amount of such magnitude to you, otherwise any such transfer will be
stopped by the Financial Service Authorities and the International
Monetary Fund, since your Transfer is Electronic Transfer is almost
activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final
activation of your Account is the Approval Document charges from the
concerned Authorities, and for that reason, you are required to pay
the Sum of $50 only (The TOTAL FEE) for the obtain of the necessary
documents that will enable the your fund transfer to you without
single delay.

In respect,you are required to send the Approval Documents fee of $50
only [BANK B], under section 47-4A302 of Wells Fargo Bank United
States of America's law, a depository institution which wire transfers
funds may not deduct any fees for handling the wire transfer from the
amount of money which is to be transferred to your provided Bank
Account.

The fastest Wire Transfer is Electronic Transfer which only takes just
3 hours to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours
to remit.

You are require to get back to me if you are pleased with the Banking
rules to issue you information where you can send the required charges
for your Funds ($10.7 Million) Wire Transfer processing to commence as
soon as possible.

This law is stated according to section-35 And-36 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 USA and your happiness suits our stand and
we will make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your bank
account as soon as you have comprehended with our instructions.

NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET
IMPOSTORS.(Designated bank account details for Electronic Transfer to
avoid mistake or should in case you created a new account)


Your full Name
Your Country
Your ID Card
Bank Name and Address
Account Number:
Account Name:
Routing Number:
Occupation:
Mobile Phone:
If at any time you have 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.

Yours sincerely,
Mr. Charles W. Scharf
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Bank
And Director of Wells Fargo Bank
Email; transferrrrrwwwtt10@aol.com
Email; transferrrrrwwwtt10@aol.com

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