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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,Jorgina Barreto" <lkose0845@gmail.com>
Reply-To: fidelitybankbank76@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:27:19 -0700
Subject: South Africa fidelity BANK transfer is ready to you now,

South Africa fidelity BANK transfer is ready to you now,


Attn:
Mrs,Jorgina Barreto, Officer and Foreign Operation
Manager fidelity BANK Plc,Federal of South Africa. We wish to inform
you that you have been recommended by Central Bank plc South Africa,(CBN)
to pay you the sum of ($15.5 Million United States Dollars) which is
based on the understanding and current proposed legislative payment
agreement with the South Africa government and the Central Bank Of
South Africa

Our Bank as a member of the financial services compensation scheme
established under the financial services and market act 2007 as at
18th of May, The Bank is subjected to pay all outstanding debts within
the European Economic Areas and Deposits denominated in all currencies
and treated alike. To ensure we carry out our normal payment
procedures accurately and to help in continually improve our services
and interest of security; we therefore demand that you send your
proper identity to confirm your person as the beneficiary.

We shall also require you to confirm your acceptance to receive this
funds. You are also advised to send us your bank particulars in the
manner stated below for the release of your funds into your designed
bank account. Note Your information will be treated with utmost
security and shall be used for services related reasons only. We would
like to inform you that our Bank shall be making transfer to your
account once we have received your full acceptance replying this mail.
( fidelitybankbank76@gmail.com ) phone number +27 07044029226 )

0r you can received $15.5 Million United States Dollars,through the ATM CARD


1. Your Full name……………….
2. Your telephone………………….
3. Your country……………………..
4. Copy of your driver”s license…………….
5. Your bank name…………………………………….
6. Your account number……………………………..
7. Bank routing……………………………………………
8. Swift code………………………………………………..
9. Account holder”s name……………………………..

Yours sincerely,
Mrs,Jorgina Barreto,
Officer fidelity BANK plc/ Foreign Operations Manager

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