419 scam: Dr Ngozi Iweala <drngoziwealaa@gmail.com> Re: Final Notice

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447833800874
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.
- tonymaxwell624@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Ngozi Iweala <drngoziwealaa@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023 07:48:30 +0100
Subject: Re: Final Notice

Hi.

04/06/2023
C/File No: FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015
Payment Approval File No: HSBC29/IS2021/07/T
Payment ref: LOF No: 2253362055
R/No: 84874

Subject matter: Long overdue payment/Compensation/Accrued interest valued
$24,500,000.00 USD

I pray this message finds you well. I was very sorry for the late reply, I
traveled out of the country for a promotion course and I returned 3days ago
and all the necessary approvals were issued for the release of your funds
to you, and I decided to reach you immediately to ensure you receive your
long overdue funds this week.

The United Nations Security Council, Governmental body and other relevant
authorities have directed the office of Mr. Tony Maxwell to facilitate
your payment and to avoid further delay, send your details listed below to
Mr. Tony Waxwell via +447833800874 tonymaxwell624@gmail.com

1. A copy of any means of identification/s
2. Office and mobile telephone number
3. Office and home addresses.
4. Your preferable means of receiving your funds.
5. Your next of kin and his and or her details.

Yours faithfully,

Dr Ngozi Iweala (WTO)
and United Nations - Office of Legal Affairs

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