419 scam: iwama@lime.ocn.ne.jp CONGRATULATION DEAR EMAIL OWNER

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million united state dollars" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: iwama@lime.ocn.ne.jp
Reply-To: Mrs Melania Trump <mrsmelaniatrump132@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2018 08:56:13 +0900 (JST)
Subject: CONGRATULATION DEAR EMAIL OWNER

CONGRATULATION DEAR BENEFICIAL.
I am Mrs.Melania Trump and I am written to inform you about your Bank Check
Draft brought by United Embassy from the government of Benin Republic to the
white house Washington DC and has been mandated to be deliver to your address today Been Wednesday, 5 December as soon as you get back to me with your below
information.
Home address:........................
City:...............................
Phone number.........................
You check is containing the sum of $5.5 million USD. I'm always busy in the white house and i cant be able to
pick calls all the time.
I will be waiting to hear from you immediately, thanks and God bless you.

My Dear, I want you to position your mind and follow my instruction, Moreover,You will send the fee to our Representative in The State Here In USA
who will help in obtaining the necessary document,Once you send the fee to our cashier information,
I personally will order the release of your check draft to your nearest home address
without anymore delay or stoppage from any organizations and you are authorized to pick your funds at any bank of your choice.
And i wish to let you know that the check draft you will receive will contain the sum of $5.5 million united state dollars,
Which i and my husband (Mr President Trump) have done all the necessary arrangement in transferring your legit check draft.
So dear, i promise you that you will receive the $5.5 million usd but you have to pay the $200 first for the
presidential Immunity Clearance Certificate

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