419 scam: "Mr.Jeff Session" <"www."@sunny.ocn.ne.jp> THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

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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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Jeff Session" <"www."@sunny.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.Jeff Session" <Attorneygeneral86@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 18:10:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

THIS NOTICE IS COMING TO YOU FROM DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE VICTIM NOTIFICATIONS SYSTEM (VNS).

You are receiving this email from Mr. Jeff sessions the US. Attorney general. am contacting you today Because you were identified by the Law enforcement as a victim of internet scam . During our Investigation, we found out that you have been receiving Numerous message/ emails and countless call from people offering you Millions of Dollars but you haven't receive any. i resumed this office as the 84th Attorney General of the United States on February 9, 2017. During my official research i discovered a Certified Bank check valued sum of TWENTY MILLION USD ($20,000,000.00) Belonging to you as the rightful intimate Beneficiary.

I tried to know why this check has not been released to you but i was told by the Vice President that the former Attorney General Mrs Loretta Lynch who left this office withhold your Bank check for her own personal use without knowing that her evil plans towards diverting your fund will be discovered. The Certified Bank check is still available and ready for your receiving . This is a real check so be rest assured that the money will be cleared in your account immediately it is deposited in your account.

You are going to receive this Certified Bank Check through DIPLOMATIC which we have already contracted UNITED STATE POSTAL SERVICE Company to deliver it. You are required to reconfirm your full name, address where the certified bank Check will be sent. Your telephone number is also needed for easy communication. As soon as the information is received, you will receive a mail from me and more details of your Bank check payment will be made known to you as soon as i receive your swift positive Response. Thanks for your understanding, i wait for your positive Response.

Best Regard

Mr.Jeff Session

United States Attorney General

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