419 scam: =?windows-1251?B?1PDu6+7iIMro8Ojr6w==?=<br> <Kirill707Frolov.o1984@hotmail.com> K

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "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 "dying widow" scam.
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.
- nn62per@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?windows-1251?B?1PDu6+7iIMro8Ojr6w==?=
<Kirill707Frolov.o1984@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 06:22:36 +0000
Subject: K

Hi,

I am Mrs. Anna Cooper, from Australia, lived in South Africa for 20 years and currently residing in London United Kingdom, a widow to late Dr. Andrew Cooper.
I am 75 years old, and presently suffering from Leukemia. My health condition has gotten worse and just two weeks ago my doctor informed me that my condition has reach a critical stage and that I have just 3 months left. This confirmation from my doctor was and still is devastating news, it is hard to know that you have just a little time left to live here. I selected you after searching few websites; I prayed and was led to you. I want you to assist me in the transfer and investment of Four Million, Six Hundred thousand United States Dollars (USD$4,600,000.00) to your country.

My late husband was a contractor in both South Africa and London, he died in a plane crash and during the period of our marriage we could not bear any child.

My late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his businesses and wealth both in South Africa and London-United Kingdom. After the doctor’s medical pronunciation that I have just few months to live, I decided to divide my wealth to contribute to your country and Africa where my late husband as a contractor worked. I also want you to use part of the fund to do great charity works in your country, this is my last wish Lastly, I honestly pray that this money when transferred will be used for the said purpose. I have come to find out that wealth is vanity and I made a promise to God that my wealth will be used to support the poor and the assist the sick.

Contact me (nn62per@gmail.com) God bless you.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Anna Cooper

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