419 scam: "Mr. Joseph Scott" <fatimasanidandawo8419@gmail.com> IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: KEEP IN TOUCH

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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:
- "million us 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)
- "joescott1231@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Joseph Scott" <fatimasanidandawo8419@gmail.com>
Reply-To: scot30627@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 09:58:57 -0800
Subject: IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: KEEP IN TOUCH

Hello,

I am contacting you in respect of an inheritance fund willed to your
name by late Mr. Andersen. You are requested to bring your details as
listed below for confirmation. The amount on the will is 5 Million US
Dollars and it is willed to you. I am Mr. Joseph Scott, the Senior
Operations Manager, Bank of America and I am contacting you based on
my capacity as the officer in charge. Kindly keep transaction
confidential till after the verification exercise.

PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Full Name:
Nationality:
Phone Number:
Current Home Address:
Occupation:
Your age:

This transaction is very important and before we proceed, do promise
me of your stewardship and honesty to receive the money and be honest
with all arrangement and agreement. I will take 50% while 40% goes to
you and 10% for transaction expenses. The amount on the inheritance
fund is 5 Million Us Dollars and the amount will be transferred to
your account after the will had been executed by the lawyer and
necessary documents secured for the legality of the inheritance.

If you are interested to proceed, do indicate so that I will give you
more information. Of importance, All I need is your honesty. Have a
great day. Write me on my private Email: joescott1231@outlook.com

Kind Regards,

Mr. Joseph Scott

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