419 scam: "szatmari" <szatmari@is.hu> Re We Have Sent Your Money

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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:
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "szatmari" <szatmari@is.hu>
Reply-To: dirkentrobert1@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:04:35 +0200
Subject: Re We Have Sent Your Money

At the UN 74th General Assembly (UNGA 74) meeting held on Friday, 7th July at
its headquarters in New York City, NY United States, a total of
$2,189,500,505.00 was declared by the UN Financial Crimes Commission as funds
recovered from fraudulent schemes.These funds were recovered from various
governments and anti-fraud entities around the world from accounts connected
to embezzlement and other fraudulent practices.

The United Nations has decided to dedicate the funds to compensating fraud
victims around the world according to a special pro-rata basis by the affected
countries. We are happy to inform you that you have been selected as one of
the beneficiaries of your country to participate in the largess
redistribution. The analysis from our evaluation department shows you, among
other beneficiaries in your country will receive a sum of $23,350,000.00. The
pool includes 399 fortunate victims to be compensated.

Wells Fargo Bank, California USA is your designated disbursement center, you
are advised to get in touch with the Walls Fargo representative below for,
further information on how to receive your payment.It is in your best interest
to follow directives accordingly to receive your compensation promptly. For
Bank verification and fast recognition, you are required to send the following
Reference Code (UN2021-2039929) and a scanned copy of valid I.D to the Walls
Fargo Bank coordinator above via email address or telephone number.

You have 2 options to receive compensation Funds $23,350,000.00. here is the
options listed below.

1. Bank to bank wire transfer, will cost you only $50.

2. Receiving your funds through Certified Cashier Cheque will cost you $50.

Make your choice immediately and send the requested fee through PayPal Or
purchase steam wallet card, Google gift card or iTunes gift card.

We're highly waiting.

Signed
United Nations Information Service
Add us on WhatsApp at below number +1-830-201-1448.

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