419 scam: Wolfgang Mr <hermanntwolfgang@gmail.com> Dear Sir or Madam,

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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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "god fearing " (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.
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.
- hermanntwolfgang@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Wolfgang Mr <hermanntwolfgang@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:17:01 -0700
Subject: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am Mr Wolfgang Hermann Triebsch, a dua Citizen of Germany and
Canada, but living in Burkina Faso. I am 72 years old, I lost my wife
and two daughters during the Burkina Faso Political unrest that
happened in August 2016 you can view the link below:

I am a philanthropist and a God fearing devoted Christian, a Crude Oil
dealer and Architecture.

Due to the shock of their death that resulted in me being diagnosed
with High Blood Pressure (HBP) also with Paralysis.

I cannot walk or stand, I have been bedridden for (4) years now,
recently I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, and I have concluded
that I will donate all my savings to charities and churches.

Since I know that I have very limited time to stay on earth before I
die according to my Doctors, I have been helping and contributing some
amounts of money to Orphanage Homes and to Charity Organizations, as
well as Foundations with the help of the Priest of the Catholic church
where I worship, I have given donations to over 10 Charity
Organizations and Foundations, in Africa, Asia, South America, etc. at
this moment I have the balance deposit sum of $6,000,000,00 USD, in
one of the prime bank here in Burkina Faso which I want to entrust in
you or your church or your foundation for charity project in your
country with my name.

As soon as I receive your reply (hermanntwolfgang@gmail.com) I shall
give you the contact of my bank where you will send your bank details
and other requirements they may need from you .I want you and the
church to always pray for me. Thanks for your understanding.

Best regards,
Mr. Wolfgang Hermann Triebsch.

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