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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: "Diego De Giorgi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info@sc-straight2bank.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:22:10 -0700
Subject: ADVICE FOR IMMEDIATE CREDITING ...!

Standard Chartered Bank
1095 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, NY 10036
Phone: + 1(212) 667 0700
Sir,
ADVICE FOR IMMEDIATE CREDITING

Be informed that a Payment Advice have been issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under the Auspice of the United Nations Humanitarian Affairs, mandating the immediate crediting of your account to the tone of US$9,000,000.00 (Nine Million United States Dollars), as unanimously seconded by the United Nations Security Council, in collaboration with Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development through the Debt Buy Back Agreement (DBBA).

By this therefore, we are to release the Sum of US$9,000,000.00 in your favor, while the United Nations Humanitarian Affairs reimburse us, upon a successful crediting of your account, therefore, your response will be of immense assistance to the practical fulfillment of this mandate.

Your Names And Address:
Your Driver's License Or International Passport (Copies)
Name And Address of Your Bank:
Account Number:
Routing Number:
Swift Code:
Your Direct Phone Number:

Consequently, we are to secure all necessary Clearance and Approval with the help of the United Nations Humanitarian Affairs, thus, your input shall be minimal, that is upon affirmation of your commitment and willingness to comply with our directives.

Suffice it to say that we have a limited time frame within which to deliver on this mandate, therefore, your timely response will give speedy to the process of fulfilling this obligation as reposed on us.

Regards

Diego De Giorgi
Group Chief Financial Officer
Email: info@sc-straight2bank.com
Email: adamjcole22@aol.com

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