419 scam: Trump Loan Foundations <trumploanfoundations@gmail.com> UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "levy " (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. )
- "you are required to pay " (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 us 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: Trump Loan Foundations <trumploanfoundations@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jerrybenson767@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 19:09:56 -0800
Subject: UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Address: 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20520, United States

Dear Approved Beneficiary:

We write to inform you that, the presidency, U.S Secetary of
State,Federal Bureau of Investigation, federal ministry of finance,
foreign operations unit of U.S Bank, Special Fraud Investigation Unit,
US Department of the Treasury, U.S. National Central Bureau of
Interpol, U.S Secret Service, U.S Diplomatic Agency, in alliance with
United Nations delegates working towards the eradication of Internet
Fraud Worldwide.

Sequel to our comprehensive investigations, we have so far recovered
so much money from these Cyber criminals which is over
($84,000.000.00) EIGHTY FOUR MILLION US DOLLARS. The United Nation
Anti-Corruption Commission have ordered that, the money recovered from
these Cyber fraudsters (SCAMMERS) must be shared among 1st batch of 56
Victims of this menace, whom we have their emails and contact Numbers
in our Database here in Washington DC, United State.

This Phone Number / Email Address is been directed to you because your
Phone Number/Email Address was found in one of the SCAM ARTISTS FILES
and COMPUTER HARD DISK in our custody here in Washington DC USA which
therefore qualified you for this UN ASSISTANCE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
2022. We have approved to pay each of the victims we have their E-mail
Addresses or Phone Number the sum of US$1,500,000.00. Because of
re-consolidation of banks in Nigeria and liquidity crunch, we have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a SECURED COURIER SERVICE ,
who have received Government accreditation and approval to courier and
to carry out complete disposal services for the most highly classified
material in accordance with the highest possible security standards to
ensure safe/immediate settlement of all approved compensation. So
given by the content of this crucial notice, it is clear that no
Shipping Agency can deliver cash from one point to another without
security scrutiny and customs check at the point of entry therefore;
to by-pass this bottleneck, we have IRREVOCABLY arranged this fund to
be safely delivered to you by VISA DEBIT CARD (ATM) under the auspices
of a government certified Courier Express Mail Service, who is to
deliver the package successfully to the point of destination without
any delay.

Your Visa Debit Card (ATM) Number; 4539-7978-0214-3027 has been
approved and upgraded in your favor on 31st January 2022. Your secret
Pin Number is 6742. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of
$10,000 USD is permitted for withdrawal per day and we are duly
inter-switched and you can make withdrawal in any location of the ATM
center of your choice/nearest to you. In line with the FISCAL
REGULATORY POLICY , the only STATUTORY FEE you are required to pay is
the compulsory ECONOMIC RECOVERY LEVY /PAYMENT, AUTHORIZATION MANDATE
(JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENT / REGISTRATION) of $2000 only. Be aware that the
courier delivery charges has been paid on your behalf by the
government and shipment shall commence as soon as we hear from you, so
you are advised to request for the receiver's details to locate
western union or money gram around you to send the $2000 and you
shall get your Card within 24hrs and no hidden fee. YOU are to get
back to me as soon as possible so that i will let you know how to send
the $2000 through Western Union or Walmart2Walmart.

Therefore get in touch with us with the payment right now if you are
ready to receive the compensation fund. You are under obligation to
follow the rules we handed down to the courier guiding this payment.
Further e-mail or phone number correspondent/notification from the
accredited courier agent to the beneficiaries serves as our official
communication to you in this regard. You are hereby advised to send to
us your correct information listed below for re-confirmation of your
new contact address and phone number to avoid any misconduct in this
exercise.

1) YOUR FULL NAME.
2) YOUR COUNTRY, CITY /ADDRESS.
3) YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER.
4) YOUR PROFESSION.
5) YOUR AGE
6).YOUR I.D PASSPORT OR DRIVER LICENSE.

May God be with you Amen..
God Bless America

Kind regards,

Mr. Antony J. Blinken
U.S Secetary Department of State

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