419 scam: "Mr. Adenuga Jamesl" <revsister.mercy@yahoo.com> THIS MESSAGE IS ONLY FOR THE OWNER OF THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS

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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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- mr.adenugajames1@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Adenuga Jamesl" <revsister.mercy@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mr.adenugajames1@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:24:19 -0400
Subject: THIS MESSAGE IS ONLY FOR THE OWNER OF THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS

Hi,
I would like to bring your attention and inform you that (African Development Bank) conducted an audit on the West African government account recently. And During our recent audit, the total sum of ($7,800,000.00) were discovered which has been approved in your favor but still unclaimed. We were meant to understand from our findings that you have been going through hard ways by paying a lot of charges to see the release of your funds which has been the handwork of some miscreant elements from this country. At African Development Bank, we are committed to helping people and businesses by providing affordable, reliable and convenient payment services.We have a wide range of money transfer products to choose from.
Below are our methods of payment:
1. By Cashier check
2. By Corporate/universal ATM card
3. By Bank to Bank wire transfer
We believe in giving you choice; which is why we offer a range of services to pick and choose from, so you really can't go wrong. In order for us to work as efficiently as possible, it is understood that your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,
Mr. Adenuga James
African Development Bank
Cotonou Head office
Benin Republic
mr.adenugajames1@gmail.com

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