419 scam: "FROM Dr. Gary Hamilton" <mrssonia65@gmail.com> Waiting for your urgent respond !!!!

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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. )
- "account opening form" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "FROM Dr. Gary Hamilton" <mrssonia65@gmail.com>
Reply-To: lawsgfl35@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:08:00 -0700
Subject: Waiting for your urgent respond !!!!

How are you and your entire family?

My Name is Dr. Gary Hamilton, I am a lawyer, I work with one European
BANK, am contacting you due to there is some funds in our bank
belonging to one Mrs. Janet who died in Bomb crash in Ukraine Europe
on 25th Jan 2022 living a Weill behind for next of kin and beneficiary
that this funds must to be release and transfer to any of her relative
or a foreign partner, and I have tried all my best to locate any of
her Relative by visiting the address which she filled in her account
opening form as the account officer, still now no trace, all is
unsuccessful and i am the only person who knows about this funds and
death of the woman, the amount in question worth sum of $17.2 million
sud,

Pleases can we do this deal together by present/introducing you to the
bank as Relative or a foreign partner to the deceased, my dear I will
be very happy if i can trust you to help in the transfer of this funds
out from this bank to your country bank account where i will come over
to establish my dream investment , all we need to prove to the bank is
Inheritance certificate wish I will provide and the funds will be
transfer to you as her relatives or foreign partner without any delay,
then we will share the money 50% for you and 50% for me after the
money get to your position successfully I will come over to your
country for my own share, so please try to let me know the kind of a
profitable business i can invest in your country with my own share,
get back to me as soon as you get this massage so that i can send you
the copy of the account statement and the balance as well .i will also
send to you the copy of my I.D in the next massage and further
explanation ,send to me a direct telephone number that you can always
be reached for fast commendation

Remain Blessed
Thanks for your kind understanding.
Your quick response will be highly appreciated.
Kindest Regards
Dr. Gary Hamilton

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