419 scam: "Mr.Alexis Mata"<ntc@fotometriya.ru> RE: PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY AND REPLY URGENTLY

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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.
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.
- alexismata@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Alexis Mata" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <alexismata@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 23:21:58 +0200
Subject: RE: PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY AND REPLY URGENTLY

Attention;Beneficiary,

Am contacting you because, I believe people get to know themselves and become
good friends only but one day, which can lead to everlasting business
and family
relationship. Well, my name is Mr.Alexis Mata Portfolio Manager
with Bank
of Spain (B.O.C ) I have a business Deal of US $880.000.00 US Dollars in my possession which requires a foreigner's
assistance
to have it executed. If you are interested to be of assistance and can be
trusted get back to me and I will send you the full details of the Deal.

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

1) Your Full Name:
2) Your Full Address:
3) Your Contact Telephone and Fax No:
4) Your Profession, Age and Marital Status:
5) Any Valid Form of Your Identification/Driver's License:
6) Your Occupation:

As soon as we receive the above mentioned information, your payment will be processed and released to you without any further delay. This notification email should be your confidential property to avoid impersonators claiming your fund. For time difference and confidential reasons, I strongly advice that you communicate with me through this, my Private Email: alexismata@aol.com

We Look Forward To Serving You Better.

Regards,
Mr.Alexis Mata
TRANSFER INSPECTION OFFICER
EMAIL: Please Write Me at My Private email : alexismata@aol.com

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