419 scam: "MR. ROBERT JAMES"<webmaster@i-doc.com> You're Approved For Disbursement.. !!!

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- ",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)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- rj47771@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. ROBERT JAMES" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rj68058@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:08:19 -0000
Subject: You're Approved For Disbursement.. !!!

From The Desk Office of Mr. Robert James

Address: 140 Bicetown Road New York,

NY, 10016 U.S.A

Dear Beneficiaries,

Good News, This is to notify you that your due inheritance compensation funds have been gazette to be released directly to you. These were finalized with the help of international monetary fund and also in alliance with the federal reserve bank New York. I have in my possession with me a certified bank cheque at the moment along with other vital documentation which indicates that you are the rightful beneficiary eligible to receive this funds due to you. Your funds are been written in form of a certified bank cheque which will be mailed out to your resident home address as soon as i receive the below information to proceed with the legal issuing of your certified bank cheque to you where it will be courier down to you and avoid your package gone missing on transit.

Meanwhile, The international monetary have instructed the issuing bank cheque on how your documentation booklet will be sent to you directly to avoid any means of delays with the bank operators while cashing your funds for security reasons. I officially congratulate you as the beneficiary of this bank cheque of US$1,000,000.00 which has been issued in your name as the sole beneficiary to claim your bank cheque.

To facilitate the process of this transaction, please kindly re-confirm the following information below;

Your Full Name,

Current Home Address,

Nearest Airport and Your Cell Phone#;

As soon as I receive the above-mentioned information, your Bank cheque will be processed and released to you without any further delay. These note should be your confidential property and to avoid impersonators claiming your fund. Feel free to reach me thru text on +1 929-274-6540; Be rest assured that your individual rights will be protected and to ensure that you receive your funds.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Robert James.

e-mail: - < rj47771@gmail.com >

I.M.F Affiliated Representative

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