Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Oceanic Bank


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   keep. Despite having it's name dropped in a common scam, the consensus is that this bank exists and is notable. (non-admin closure) Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:24, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Oceanic Bank

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OTRS ticket suggests that this article may be a scam, related to a Nigerian 419 scam. I don't have an opinion on the matter, but I think an AfD is prudent so that the wider community can decide whether or not this article is fraudulent or reflects an actual legitimate company. Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry (talk) 14:13, 16 June 2010 (UTC)


 * I was simultaneously handling the ticket and came to the conclusion it was not a scam (though the bank's name may be used in fraudulent e-mails). I'm totally fine with 3rd opinions. Article could be improved by citations to sources independent from the subject. Appears to be on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. -Andrew c [talk] 14:46, 16 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Keep this aricle suggests that it is a legitimate bank as I highly doubt a hoax/scam would include a news article about it laying off a large portion of its workforce. -Drdisque (talk) 17:43, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Bank's Google Finance listing has no information regarding any scam. Furthermore, bank's site states US$1.3 bn 2008 earnings, if article is a scam it is a notable scam. In addition, Google News search "oceanic bank" yields 20 news stories on first two pages (no scams indicated).  Mr Accountable (talk) 18:19, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Nigeria-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 23:49, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Business-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 23:49, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep It isn't the bank's fault if the 419'ers use the bank's reputation to piggyback their schemes on, it is a notable national bank with stock exchange listings and sources.  Nate  • ( chatter ) 00:22, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep. One of the biggest banks in Nigeria. - Ankimai (talk) 07:36, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep: bank is legitimate but its name often misused for fraud. Dewritech (talk) 16:58, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Note Search Google News "oceanic bank 419" yields one result - http://www.independentngonline.com/DailyIndependent/Article.aspx?id=5113 - story does not have much to do with bank per se, but rather with ATM cards (from Oceanic Bank and Diamond Bank). Mr Accountable (talk) 17:51, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.