419 scam: "Mr. Ignazio Visco. Governor of Banca D' Italia" <johnmojele@gmail.com> RE

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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:
- ",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)
- "i will give you 35% " (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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Ignazio Visco. Governor of Banca D' Italia" <johnmojele@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ignaziovisco70@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:41:02 +0100
Subject: RE

From: Mr. Ignazio Visco (Governor)
Banca D' Italia,
Via Cordusio 5-20123 Milano-Italy

August 21, 2022.

Hello,

This mail is written to you in a good faith and my name is Mr. Ignazio
Visco (Governor) Banca D' Italia, Milano, Italy. I urgently want to
acquire and invest on properties e.g., Houses, Hotels as well as other
lucrative venture most importantly, as a top senior officer with.

Now my questions are: -

1. Can you handle this project?
2. Can I give you this trust?

If you are of genuine intentions and can handle this fund of
US$9,500,000.00. I will give you 35% for your assistance, 50% me, 10%
will be given to charity home while the remaining 5% will keep aside
for any money we spend during this investments transaction.

Kindly confirm the receipt of this message if you are interested for
more details.

TRULY & SINCERELY,

Mr. Ignazio Visco,
Governor, Banca D' Italia
Milano, Italy

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