419 scam: KRISTINE WELLENSTEIN <pervej@pranisheba.com.bd> DONATION FROM KRISTINE

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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:
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: KRISTINE WELLENSTEIN <pervej@pranisheba.com.bd>
Reply-To: kristinewellensttein@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:48:05 +0200
Subject: DONATION FROM KRISTINE

Greetings in the best of health,
My name is Kristine Wellenstein, the biggest jackpot winner of 2022 s=
o far. I won the $426 million Mega Millions jackpot with a ticket bought at=
a Chevron station in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County ) bought. When I r=
ealized I had won I was overwhelmed with so many emotions, but most of all =
I want to give back gratitude and support local and global initiatives. The=
team has selected your email address for weekly donations. We will donate =
a sum of 10,000,000 (US$10 million) to you.
This helps me achieve a greater sense of personal satisfaction and gr=
owth. It feels good to help others.
Send a claim request to my personal email address (wellensteinkristine879@=
gmail.com).
This is a gift from God. Put it to good use and make a positive impact in =
the lives of others, and God will bless you even more.
Much love
Kristine Wellenstein.
=20

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