419 scam: "Management Of ECO Bank Plc." <marqueejalloff@gmail.com> YOUR TRANSFER FUND PAYMENT

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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:

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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "Management Of ECO Bank Plc." <marqueejalloff@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "Management Of ECO Bank Plc." <ecobnk4r80830pls@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 19:47:21 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR TRANSFER FUND PAYMENT

YOUR TRANSFER FUND PAYMENT
TRANSPARENCY International
COMPENSATION FUND RELEASE

TO Defraud VICTIM.
Dear Sir,

Ecobank PLC Benin Republic has reached a consortium with the government of Benin for the immediate compensation of victims of Benin widely known fraud (419). A Memorandum of understanding to that regards was signed yesterday between the parties in an effort to redeem the Benin's battered image abroad.Your name listed others Because it was reported by one of the syndicate who was arrested at the airport by the American secret security service on his way back from the UK.

Gathered, mostly Beninese was the UK Lottery scammers now that arrested and confessional statement was made any some were very useful. On this faithful recommendation Ecobank PLC in Benin were instructed to transfer your fund valued $ us12.5 million dollars to any bank you provided. Ecobank will Two credible banks in Benin have been assigned to make necessary payments. Statistics has really shown that Americans, Asians, and Indians are the most victim of Beninese fraud, followed by Europe and Asia each. CONTACT Ecobank for Urgent transfer your fund with bellow information

Mr. Robert Smith

This compensation notice is an effort from the Benin government to restore the past glory of their great nation. From our records so far, we are in good talking Relationship with more than seventy victims of which fifty-one has been compensated.You are to confirm your willingness to receive this compensation via a return mail With forward, your full name and address, your direct telephone number, age, sex and marital status. With this information, we will be able to process and release the Be advised.We wait to hear from you.

Barristers Charles Badou
Senior Instructor.

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