419 scam: "Mr.Hnery Mwenifumbo," <ddeakneandreica@gmail.com> This is a deal i know is from your country go through. my mail so<br> that you wil

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Hnery Mwenifumbo," <ddeakneandreica@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hneryhnerymwenifumbo@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:29:30 +0000
Subject: This is a deal i know is from your country go through. my mail so
that you will understand.

*Dear Friend,*

*Please accept my apologies, I do not intend to invade your privacy, I have
written to you before but no response, in my first mail, I told you about
my late client whom I received legal permission from hi bank where he made
a deposit 3.2 million euros before his death , present the beneficiary who
legally put the claims for said fund, otherwise it will be confiscated by
the bank due to the lack of claims from his relatives so I contacted you to
introduce you as his beneficiaries since you have the same country with
you. After your reply, I will provide you with the details and procedures
of this transaction,*

*waiting for a response.*

* Allah be with you.*

*Mr.Hnery Mwenifumbo,*

*Al Mwenifumbo & Associates,*

*Lawyers, legal, consultants,*

Anti-fraud resources:

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