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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states 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)
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- 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.
- citibankonlinetransfer8@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Warren Buffett Foundation <rguti2003@fibertel.com.ar>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:35:00 -0300 (ART)
Subject: Urgent Attention.
From: Citibank Washington DC Fund Authorization.
From the Desk of: Mrs. Jane Fraser the CEO Citibank.
Urgent Attention.
This is to inform you that I'm still waiting to hear from you so that I will obtain the (UN Payment Approval Certificate) from the FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE OFFICE for the immediate release order of your pending donation funds of $4.8 Million United States Dollars to your name. Please never let the mistakes of your past and the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present life.
In respect of receiving your approved donation funds of $4.8 Million United States Dollars which was a documentary from the Washington DC Government donated by Mr. Warren Edward Buffett, A philanthropist and the founder of the Atlantic Philanthropies signed and Approved by the FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE OFFICE and IMF International Monitoring Funds and Supreme Court Of Justice United State Of America which has been in our office at my desk.
Be rest assured With 100% assurance and 100% guarantee legitimate: You have a true fund valued at $4.8 Million United States Dollars in my desk and I want you to receive your funds to your Bank Account or via Bank draft certified Check or ATM CARD, You have to listen and follow up my instructions. This transaction is real and legit and you will surely receive your funds to your bank account without any delay.
For more information about your donation fund contact below, the Pledge Giving department with your full name and reference number TD92099692 for your claim.
Contact Person Mrs. Jane Fraser
Contact E_Mail: citibankonlinetransfer8@gmail.com
I'm waiting to hear back from you.
Best regards
Mrs. Jane Fraser
Managing Director CEO of Citibank
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