419 scam: "$7.5USD" <info@rina.org> URGENT ATTENTION LETTER FROM BGFI-BANK

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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 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)
- "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.
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.
- williams2016.mary@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "$7.5USD" <info@rina.org>
Reply-To: k.elvinmark21@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:58:37 +0100
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION LETTER FROM BGFI-BANK

ATM Master Card Delivering Department.
P.O. Box 22287 Head Office Agata Benin Republic

A report came to our office this morning regarding your funds,which you are supposed to receive by now from BGFI -BANK Benin Republic our

Investigations has been made and we had discovered that the BGFI -BANK Benin Republic,old manager,Mr.John P Ben was behind all the delays

and plans to divert the funds to his personal Home Address,The report was made from the State Finance Commission yesterday,that your fund

have not be released to you.The IRS and IMF took actions and we tracked The bank manager and he was arrested and he is now in count for

attempting a fraud act to seize your fund of'$7.5 USD (united state dollar),since contact this office for swift action for the releasing of

you funds to the your rightful fund Home Address today without delay.We anticipate your swift response and usual cooperation, as per the

subject matter.compensation which was made approved by the State Government to you as beneficiary.You hereby within advised to office

manager,informed me that it will take Good 24 HOURS to get you funds to you

You are advised to include the followings below:

(1). Your Full Name,
(2). Your Country,
(3). Your Direct Telephone Numbers,
(4). Your Direct Office Phone Numbers,
(6). Your Correct Home Address,
(8). Your Current Occupation,
(9). Your CITY:
(11)your age,
(12). Your Next Of Kin Name,
(13). Your Next Email Address,

You have to contact BGFI -BANK Benin Republic Payment Center

This is to inform you that we have done and concluded all the necessary arrangement for your payment worth of $7.5USD SEVEN.FIVE MILLION

UNITED STATES DOLLARS which have to be pay to you through BGFI -BANK Canada,Finally, you are being legally contacted regarding the release

of your long awaited fund. After a detailed review of your file, the United Nation Monetary Unit,World Bank and the US Homeland Security

Department has been Authorized to release your funds to you immediately.The sum of $7.5 Million USD has been approved in your favor via

BGFI -BANK Benin Republic

Quickly get back to me for more advice.
Thanks for Your Co-operation.
Dr.AIL JOHN
cell +22 / Whats app Number(626)788-1019
EM: williams2016.mary@gmail.com
ATM Master Card Delivering Department.
Head Office Agata Benin Republic

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