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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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.
- 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.
- worldhealthorganisation27@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Hannanger james <nwafadaxoxo@gmail.com>
Reply-To: worldhealthorganisation27@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:24:21 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION NEEDED DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER
ATTENTION NEEDED DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER
I am Mr Hannanger james , I was directed by IMF & Chase Bank in
collaboration with W.H.O to pay the sum of $9,700.000.00 to you
as a compensation fund due to many funds transaction you were engaged
in the past and spent your hard earn money, efforts and finally
did not receive the fund. You are receiving this fund as compensation
from World Health Organization in conjuction with IMF & Chase
Bank and which you appeared to be one of the lucky beneficiaries that
stand the chance of the fund. we have approved you a $9.7million
US dollar beneficiary fund OUT of our $10.2 billion (2020–2021 Budget.
For Conformation, read about our (2020–2021 Budget below:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Health_Organization
The fund is meant for you and also to help poor peoples in needs
around you. All Payment transactions will be concluded according to
the agreement, so its your responsibility to choose any Payment option
you would like to receive your USD$9.7million fund and you will
receive your Payment through below 4 PAYMENT OPTIONS:
OPTION (1): Raising Bank ATM (Automated Teller Machine) Swift Visa Card to
you.
OPTION (2): Payment through Online Banking System on your Mobile device.
OPTION (3): Bank to Bank Wire Transfer.
OPTION (4): Diplomatic Government’s Consignments Box cash delivery.
WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION BELOW:
Your Full Name......
Your Current Address......
Your Direct Phone Number.....
Your Plan of what to do with the money that can benefit the poor
masses around you........
formore inquiries please call or text:+1(617)749-1553
Email:worldhealthorganisation27@gmail.com
Attachment below is my ID, I look forward to your
Regards.
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