419 scam: "Mr. David Wehner" <cfo.facebook14@gmail.com> OFFICE OF THE US AMBASSADOR TO CYPRUS

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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:
- "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)
- ",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)
- "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: "Mr. David Wehner" <cfo.facebook14@gmail.com>
Reply-To: kathleena.doherty.abassador@e-nautia.com
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:50:56 -0700
Subject: OFFICE OF THE US AMBASSADOR TO CYPRUS

*OFFICE OF THE US AMBASSADOR TO CYPRUS11 GARIKI ROAD NICOSIA CYPRUS.NICOSIA
CYPRUS.Tel +12342018840ATTENTION BENEFICIARYI think I have tried my best to
assist you and I will not contact youagain, I can see you do not want this
accrued interest. However, I cannotforce you to claim this accrued interest
amount, it is your choice toeither comply or decline this offer. I know
you might have been defraudedor scammed by some criminals but that does not
make everybody thatcontacted you is a fraudster or a scammer.I decided to
pay this accrued interest amount to you out of my freewill,I can decided
to pay it to another person if I wish, but my spiritdirected me to contact
you so you should be grateful that I contacted you,but if you feel offended
by my mail, then I am sorry.I have gone through your file and your details
and everything about youthat is the reason I contacted in order to pay this
accumulated interest amount of $5,000,000.00USD (Five Million United State
Dollars ) to youbecause I know you need it. But it is unfortunate you now
refer me to belike those who defrauded and scammed you in the past. I am a
honorable andsincere woman and will urge you trust me, in my honor I swear
I will notdisappoint you.I NEED THIS INFORMATION SO THAT WE CAN BE ABLE TO
CARRY OUT THE DELIVERYWITH OUT ANY MISTAKE.1. YOUR NAME IN FULL2. YOUR
ADDRESS3. YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERSThis inter-switch ATM Card has been
processed and programmed to pay you amaximum amount of US$5000 per day with
single withdrawal of US$1000 perwithdrawal. however and due to your
financial situation, I have decided toassist with more US$50, So if you
are interested to receive thisaccumulated interested amount of
$5,000,000.00USD (Five Million UnitedState Dollars ) then go ahead and
forward only US$150 without delay orexcuses, but if you cannot then let
call it a quit while I try withanother beneficiary on the pay role. I just
want to assist you. Here arethe transfer details.THANK YOUAmbassador
Kathleen A. Doherty.U.S Ambassador to Cyprus*

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