419 scam: Marc Slim <marcslim2013@gmail.com> Congratulations

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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- orabankswiftransfer@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Marc Slim <marcslim2013@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:16:42 +0000
Subject: Congratulations

Attention Beneficiary,

This is to let you know that your email address earned an amount of US 3
million.I am writing to congratulate you once again for this. Wonderful
victory that will take you to your email address.I want you to understand
that the lottery is organized (Saturday, Oct.22, 2022). Here are the
details below......

WINNER NUMBER: (13 -14- 17- 19- 41-42)
Date: Saturday, Oct.22, 2022
Amount: $3 million
Expiration date: end of 2023

However, I would like to inform you that we have reached an agreement for
the transaction of your fund through a telegraphic transfer to your local
bank account via SWIFT/wire transfer, which will be credited and activated
by our Telex Legal Department.

Contact your payment bank @ email address
(orabankswiftransfer@gmail.com)
Principal Name ===== Mr. John Havens
Contact number ==== +22897370208

Thank you for your blessing, we have promised to give you the best service
With respect,

Signed:
Ms. MarÃa Morgan SÃNCHEZ
Advertising Secretary/Customer Service Manager.

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