419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (YYYY-MM)

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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.
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.
- k.richards1995@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1IMF AGENT <"www."@maple.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1IMF AGENT <k.richards1995@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:58:00 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Regards, Mr,Kenneth Richards IMF OFFICE REP
k.richards1995@yahoo.com

Attention,

Following the instruction to pay all scam victims $15.6 Million each by IMF through ATM GOLD VISA CARD, we wish to inform you that your email address was one of the lucky ones to receive this prize. You will be receiving $15.6MUSD once you settle with the whole delivery amount of $90.00 usd completely. Today we have already aggreed to release your $15.6musd but to make sure that there is no mistake; the reference information cannot be forwarded now until you confirm the following:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone
4. Occupation
5. Age

The above information should be directed to: MR, Kenneth Richards, at this email: k.richards1995@yahoo.com, also include this transaction secret to avoid impostors.

**Note that you have to pay sum of $90.00 USD for international transfer permit**.

secret code: MGX678G. Remember Your payment file will expire after 7 days if there is no response, then we will not have any option than to return your fund to IMF as unclaimed.Your swift response will enhance our service, thanks for your co-operation

Regards,
Mr,Kenneth Richards
IMF OFFICE REP
k.richards1995@yahoo.com

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