419 scam: John Brennan <esmitwally2@gmail.com> Hello Dear.

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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:
- "might come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: John Brennan <esmitwally2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mitsam360@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2014 11:30:33 +0100
Subject: Hello Dear.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20505
Office Hours 6am-8pm, Monday to Saturday
Customers Service Monday to Saturday

Dear Sir,

This email might come to you as a surprise,But kindly note that i have
decided to step in and guide you on what to do to receive your funds
,My name is John Brennan head of special unit presently investigating
your ongoing transaction which you have going on presently. I was
previously in the FBI but got assigned to director the CIA.

To know more about me visit : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_O._Brennan

Now note that you are eligible to the sum of 10.5 million dollars
,Payment file are presently with the United Nation and ILO office,You
can verify your payment via any of our Embassy with the below payment
reference

Now your new Payment Reference No.-769575, Allocation No: 855757
Password No: 84948 , Pin Code No: 55674 and your Certificate of Merit
Payment No : 103 , CBN Released Code No: 0763; Immediate Telex
confirmation No: -1114433 ; Secret Code No: XXTN013

After receiving the above payment codes,You now qualified to receive
your funds via any American bank

Also we are fully aware that you are presently in contact with
impostors ,For your own best i strongly advise you to

1) STOP CONTACT WITH THESE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY

2) CONTACT ME DIRECTLY FOR GUIDE AND INSTRUCT ON HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR FUNDS

3) YOUR FUNDS HAS BEEN DEPOSITED IN YOUR NAME FOR OVER 6 MONTHS NOW
AND WILL BE RELEASED DIRECTLY TO YOU BY SYNDICATE BANK AS APPROVED.

You are required to reconfirm your direct telephone number with your
contact details for verification on your payment. I have assigned an
agent to work with directly and ensure you receive your fund.

I will be glad to provide to you more details on your payment as soon
as i receive your response to this mail.

Yours sincerely,
John Brennan
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Office of Public Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535

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