419 scam: Philip Jecob <onuohaj88@gmail.com> Do not find this mail as a junk mail

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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:
- "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.
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.
- gl42l@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Philip Jecob <onuohaj88@gmail.com>
Reply-To: gl42l@aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 21:31:21 +0100
Subject: Do not find this mail as a junk mail

Hello My Dear,

I officially write to inform you that we have found out that you have
not received your Contract / Inheritance fund payment due to delay.

After the board meeting held at our headquarters with the office of
the Paymaster General, In view of the administrative policy, we have
received the approved funds to Payment you through our ATM CARD
PAYMENT CENTER in accordance with the instruction given to us by the
Central Bank Governor.

Our Card Payment Center will send to you an ATM Card loaded with your
Contract / Inheritance fund through DHL Courier Service, UPS Courier
Service or FEDEX Courier Service depending on the Courier Service that
is nearest to you.

The ATM Card Payment is a global payment system that guarantees you
access to money, any time and it is safe. Get back to me quickly with
your full details on where to send your ATM Card to:

1. Your Full Name
2. Your House Address where you want the Courier Service to send your
ATM CARD to:
3. Your Telephone / Mobile Numbers

Once I confirm your details, we will process the ATM Card in your
name, with the four digit pin within 48 hours of your reply and I will
respond to your email immediately. YOU CAN AS WELL REPLY ME ON THIS
EMAIL: gl42l@aol.com

Your Sincerely,
Mr. Jecob Philip
(ATM Issuing Office)

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