419 scam: Ruth Mumbi <ruthmumbi004@gmail.com> ATTENTION

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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:
- "clearance fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "(ecowas)" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: Ruth Mumbi <ruthmumbi004@gmail.com>
Reply-To: dironaldnoble@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:27:09 -0800
Subject: ATTENTION

Attention beneficiary;

We have registered your ATM CARD valued $673,800.60USD with DHL Courier
Company with registration code(awb 33xzs) This fund is coming to you as a
scammed victim compensation from the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS) You have to get back to us with the below details.

NB:Shipment and clearance fee will cost $50, payment can be made through
Bitcoin, Apple Card or Steam Wallet Card for fast payment in order to
enable us to proceed with your shipment. These charges were required simply
because of the International Monitoring Network System (IMMS) policy, that
the funds are not meant to be tempered by anyone else except the
beneficiary. Once your fees are confirmed, weâ€™ll proceed with your shipment
today without any further delay. If Bitcoin is your preferred mode of
payment, kindly send to the bitcoin ID below and forward your proof of
payment. Looking forward to your immediate response.

Bitcoin ID:3JwzAkWZi64H7ip214DYFghp1BPGJ6PxfT

FULL NAME:
HOUSE ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
VALID ID:
NEAREST AIRPORT:

Regards,

Noble Ronald (Esq)
Executive director,
Access risk management
Text: +1(716)791-6396

Agency Executive: Ruth Mumbi

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