419 scam: Mr Florian Barbi <representativeofficer@gmail.com> Hello, Successor, Good Day.

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us dollars" (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 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.
- firstnationsbankplc@usa.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Florian Barbi <representativeofficer@gmail.com>
Reply-To: flrnbarbi@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 16:18:36 -0700
Subject: Hello, Successor, Good Day.

First Nations Bank Chicago,
5757 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 USA.
FDIC# 17438

Hello, Successor,
Good Day.

I hope this email finds you well. I am Mr. Florian Barbi, A representative
of
the management Board of First Nations Bank of Chicago.
I have been mandated to apprise you of your settlement fund in the sum of
$25 million US dollars.
The Finance Commission of Chicago, expects you to meet up with a few
requirements as compliance with the Chicago Financial Laws and Fund
Clearing and Settlement acts.

To begin with your fund release. Please fill out the form send to the email
below Questionnaire:

* Do you accept this $25 million US fund as confirmed?

* What are your Legal full names?

* What is your current address?

* What is your previous address?

* What is your Mobile & Office phone number?

* Attach your driving license reflecting your current address or previous or

* Attach your recent utility bill reflecting your name and current address.

* Do you own or rent?

* What is your occupation?

I am looking forward to your swift attention
Thank you for choosing First Nations Bank of Chicago.
Trust Services are safer and reliable for all Digital Banking.
24/7- Service.

From The Desk Of;
Mr. Florian Barbi
First Nations Bank Chicago,
Email Us@INFO firstnationsbankplc@usa.com

This notification email should be your confidential property to avoid
impersonators claiming your fund.

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