419 scam: Mr Mark Limathai <whatsappgivewin@gmail.com> RE: OVER DUE PAYMENT

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Mark Limathai <whatsappgivewin@gmail.com>
Reply-To: limathaimark@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 05:21:00 +0800
Subject: RE: OVER DUE PAYMENT

KASIKORN BANK
904 Sri Nakharin Rd. Rd.
Nong Bon Prawet
Bangkok - Thailand

Attention: Beneficiary

We received your mail,we want to let you know that your name is among
the people that United Nation authorize us to compasate with sum of $5
million dollar,for scam victim,sir you should not worry your self
about the fund,and before the fund will released to you,we will make
sure that we secure fund clearance certificate in your name,so that
once you received the fund in your account you will not have any
problem with the authority of your country for Money Laundry Charge.

Meanwhile,you should let us know any option you want the fund to
released to you.

1.Payment by Bank to bank transfer

2.Payment by Bank Draft.

3.Payment by cash delivery

4.Payment by Atm Card:

You should let us know any option you want to received your fund $5
million dollar,and also you should let us know if you want the fund to
released to you bit by bit until the total fund $5 million dollar
released to you.

Thank you as we anticipate your prompt response.

Mr Mark Limathai

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