419 scam: "Angelina Lawton." <shadanz@ncbs.res.in> My Will

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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:
- "activation fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "dormant account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "intltfdept@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Angelina Lawton." <shadanz@ncbs.res.in>
Reply-To: angelinalawton@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:11:56 +0530
Subject: My Will

I am ANGELINA LAWTON, 63 Years Old Woman and First Wife of Late ROBERT
LAWTON who was one of the Passengers of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that
went missing and hasn't been found up till this very moment. For more
information, you can click on this link
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/names-faces-aboard-malaysia-airlines-flight-370-article-1.1739217
or do your own research.

After the disappearance of my husband and his second wife I became the
Head of his investment and have decided to spend the rest of my life in my
Ranch before I finally leave the world. Presently, I have willed out
almost half of our assets to several Charity Homes and to some of the Less
Privilege in different Countries because I have no seed of my own to
inherit if you are wondering what the reason for My Generosity might be

The sum of Two Million and Six Hundred Thousand United States Dollars is
currently in a Dormant Account with OneWorld Bank Plc and can be yours if
you want it to be, there is no hidden agenda so you absolutely have
nothing to worry. The Account which the Money is deposited is Currently
Dormant and has been for over One year now, which means you might be ask
by the Bank to Pay for the Account Activation Fee before they can begin
the Transfer Process of the Money to your Account. If you think you are
capable and up to the task of handling this matter, then all you have to
do is contact the International Transfer Department of the Bank with this
Email (intltransferdept@1oneworldmobileinternet.com or
intltfdept@outlook.com).

When Contacting them, be sure to send them your Full Name, Contact
Address, Occupation and Phone Number alongside this Pin Code
(STV/442/383/013), as soon as they see the Pin Code, you will be directed
to the Agent in charge of the Account who will assist you in the Transfer
Process of the Money and be sure to ask them how much is the Activation
Activation Fee, the Account was opened and Cash Money Deposited on the 4th
of July 2013, also ask them to show you proof of Cash Deposit on that day
before you continue with the Transfer, make sure you have received and
verify the date on the Proof of Cash Deposit, remember, the Cash was
deposited on the 4th of July 2013 (4/7/2013).

I hope this finds you in good health and I also Pray this Money brings you
more success and Peace of Mind as this is the only email you will ever
receive from me, it is up to you now.

Yours Faithfully,
Angelina Lawton.

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