419 scam: Richard William <hussienazman1188@gmail.com> Re :Urgent Notification

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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:

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 fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!
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.
- drselmanemlasi18@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Richard William <hussienazman1188@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:12:11 +0100
Subject: Re :Urgent Notification

Attention Sir/Madam,

REF:NAUPA/010/USA/022
We are an independent United State Government accredited Association, known
as the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators based in
Washington DC , United States of America. We deal with both local and
International Financial Affairs concerning unclaimed properties, assets ,
funds, for the both, private and public personnel, .

We have been appointed by the International Monetary Fund and the World
Bank, to act on your behalf regarding a notification received from a Safe
Deposit Security Company in Europe that specialises in holding funds for
Banks, Companies, Private and public individuals, Sweepstake Companies and
other Financial Institutions.

According to information, we were informed that the Safe Deposit Security
Company, is currently holding, for you, funds valued at Five Million, Eight
Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($5,800,000.00). We have carried out
all the necessary security protocols and verifications and can confirm
that you are the true beneficiary and are eligible to receive the
funds.This funds was as a result of an unfinished business transaction or
a sweepstake winning that was not claimed.

Due to International Law barriers, the Safe Deposit Security Company is not
authorized to deal directly with you without seeking a qualified, United
States Government accredited independent representative to act on your
behalf and to supervise the entire process. This is the main reason why we
have been appointed to act on this issue and to assist you to receive your
funds.

For your information, our service costs for consulting and management will
be paid by the Government Authorities, as we are a United States
Government accredited independent consultant.

We can assure you that we will give you all the necessary support you
require to guarantee a positive result. You have been given 10days from the
date on this letter to respond to us. Please, contact the below mentioned
immediately for more information, this is the easiest way you can respond
to us â€“

Contact Name: Dr. Selman Emlasi
Position: European Representative.
Email address: drselmanemlasi18@yahoo.com

He will provide you with further information necessary once you have
responded to this letter. We look forward to hearing from you. Please, do
quote your reference number in all correspondence. Please, remember to keep
this matter private and confidential to avoid breach of security and issue
of double claiming and endeavour to provide the following for cross
checking: Is very important.

Your Full Name:
Your Full Contact Address:
Your Direct Contact Telephone Number/Fax Number:

Yours Sincerely
Mr.Richard William
Director Oversea Affairs(NAUPA)

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