419 scam: Office <melonamb017@gmail.com> Payment worth US$11.7 Million for COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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

Fraud email example:

From: Office <melonamb017@gmail.com>
Reply-To: edwardamilton001@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:51:54 -0700
Subject: Payment worth US$11.7 Million for COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Compliment of the Seasons!!!

It's our wish to inform you about the new development concerning your
overdue payment worth US$11.7 Million we have verified your payment
file and found out the reason you have not received your payment is
because you have not fulfilled the obligations given to you in respect
of your funds. Secondly, we have been informed that you are still
dealing with the none officials in the bank and all your attempts to
secure the release of your fund are still in vain.This claim is for
production and financial losses as a result of damages caused by the
COVID-19 PANDEMIC, overdue contract payment, Lottery
awards,Next-of-kin,etc.

1, By ATM Card

2, By Bank To Bank Transfer

3, Online Bank Account Opening

The management & board of trustees of the bank wish you to furnish us
with your contact information and phone number for immediate process
of your transfer.Awaiting your anticipating response to enable the
bank proceed immediately with the transfer.

Signed,

Yours faithfully
Dr V.Roberto
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FBN TEXAS

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