419 scam: "Kathryn Peterson" <webmaster@tdata.it> Please confirm

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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:
- ",000,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Kathryn Peterson" <webmaster@tdata.it>
Reply-To: katpet10001@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:21:18 +0200
Subject: Please confirm

Hello Sir

FUND PROFILE & INFORMATION FROM FORBES COINS GROUP
Forbes Coins Group Investment Fund is an open-end investment company incorporated in the US. The fund aims at achieving stable, attractive absolute returns with a regular dividend pay-out. The fund utilizes a value-based approach to build a highly concentrated portfolio of undervalued companies with solid financials.

Payments are made for your comfort directly to your account, 100%Secure of your Deposit(s).
Plan Term Profit Total Return Minimal Invest Status

$100 After 7 days $500---

500usd after 7 days 25,000usd
1,000usd after 7 days 50,000usd
5,000usd after 7 days 150,000usd
10,000usd after 7 days 250,000usd
20,000usd after 7 days 500,000usd
50,000usd after 7 days 750,000usd
100,000usd after 7 days 1,000,000usd
$1,000,000USD after 7 days give you $5,000.000.00USD.
Date: 4-3-2020 Batch: 17002824From Account: U7503815 (Forbes Coins Investments Fund)Memo: Forbes Coins Investments Fund, We will give you a 100% guaranteed money back.

You have no risk. You can invest multiple times, If you don't get paid from Forbes Coins Investments Fund, we will return 100% of your deposit. Forbes Coins INVESTMENT COMPANY Address: Floor 3 , 429 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 320, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States.

Thanks

Kathryn Peterson

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