419 scam: "Government Grant"<jefclan66@gmail.com> Information

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "processing 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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- claim_center@usa.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Government Grant" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <claim_center@usa.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 14:14:16 -0400
Subject: Information

Good Day,

We are sincerely sorry for we know this may seem like a complete
intrusion to your privacy, but right about now this is our best option
of communication.

We are a Grant monetary aid and act of providing a subsidy agency.
The promotion was made from “MCSFT” email user to apply for
"FREE GOVERNMENT GRANT" Generally Grant don't required to be
paid back, it's free money from Federal Government, Private and
Multinational Companies for humanity support and poverty eradication
program; order by NRC Reunion, IMF and UN.
We know that; millions of average people's need funds to do many things
and this is a life time opportunity program. The winners are chosen all over
the world and no matter where you live, your Grant winning will get to you.

That's where we come in.

We simplify things. We bring the entire process down to a quick and easy
few steps. Our 18 years of experience, have shown us that people don't
need to know every thing about all of these programs. They really only
need to know what programs they would qualify for, and simply how to apply
and win. We've created a process that does just that, and we've made it
affordable for everyone. We charge a one-time processing fee and it's 100%
Guaranteed.The winners are chosen all over the world and no matter where
you live, your Grant winning will get to you. That's why we call ourselves
your One Stop Source for Government Grant.

Kindly find attached copy of "PAST-WINNERS LIST and APPLICATION FORM"
to apply for the Grant rate of your choice and get back to us for further
details.

Note:
i. All email and inquiry should address to Claim Manager: (claim_center@usa.com)
ii. You are to scan and attach your driver’s license or any of government
issued ID for online acknowledgment.

We await your swift reply.

Best Regards,
For: Government Grant.

ROSE PINION
CLAIM CENTER
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