419 scam: "Ministry Of Economy and Finance"<nelrobert012@gmail.com> Your Fund Transfer Is Ready

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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:
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- ",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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Ministry Of Economy and Finance" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ministeredefinances.benin@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 23:55:15 +0100
Subject: Your Fund Transfer Is Ready

Greetings,

I am sending this message to you concerning the release of an unclaimed fund in your name valued at the total sum Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (USD$2,500,000.00) Your Fund is currently at the Central bank Security Vault Room. The transaction was stopped because a clear account wasn't given as to the purpose of the Fund. We have run a private background check on you and you are clear and have not been part of any illegal act, by support or financing. Therefore it has been agreed that your fund will be released to you immediately.

Your payment is ready to be released to you with immediate effect. If you are ready to receive your payment Please indicate your interest by replying this message for the immediate release of of your fund valued at the total sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($2,500,000.00)

Anticipating your urgent response immediately.

Thank You.

Mr, Romuald Wadagni

Minister of Economy and Finance

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