419 scam: "Warren E. Buffett" <eyeman@vodamail.co.za> GOOD NEWS FOR YOU

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Warren E. Buffett" <eyeman@vodamail.co.za>
Reply-To: clory@technet.it
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:03:15 -0300
Subject: GOOD NEWS FOR YOU

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Dear Friend,

I hope this message finds you well. I'd like to wish you a Happy New
Year and a prosperous 2023.

My name is Warren E. Buffett, an American business tycoon, investor,
and philanthropist. I am the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and widely
considered one of the most successful investors in the world. You can
learn more about me by visiting my Wikipedia page or doing a simple
Google search.

Visit this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett or you can
Google my name for more info: (Warren Buffett).

I have decided to use this year, 2023, to give back and show my
gratitude to God by donating Twenty Five million United States Dollars
to five lucky individuals around the world. This is a free gift with
the intention of making a positive impact on their lives and the lives
of their loved ones.

You are among the selected few who have been chosen to receive this
donation. Upon receipt of this message, consider yourself a lucky
recipient. For more information on this donation, please send a
response to ( clory@technet.it )

I strongly believe in using wealth to help others, and I hope this
gift can make a difference in your life.

Please note, if you are not interested in receiving this donation,
kindly discard this message. After March 2023, the opportunity may be
lost.

Best Regards, Warren E. Buffett CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, United States

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