419 scam: "MR. RUGGE SILVER" <PRO.@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp> TO YOU EMAILOWNER

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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:
- ",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)
- "united_bank_for_africa@fastservice.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. RUGGE SILVER" <PRO.@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: Public Relation officer <officcplc@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2016 23:28:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: TO YOU EMAILOWNER

eMAIL Owner,

This is official Payment Letter from UN, IMF, CIA, FBI,World Bank, We are pleased to inform you that your fund value ($4,500,000 United States Dollars only)have been dully remitted to the Head Office of U.B.A Bank of Benin Republic for Onward transfer to your designated bank as we found your Email I.D on the unpaid list which is the reason you are receiving this notification today.

According to the instruction passed to the Head Office of U.B.A Bank of Benin Republic,your payment will be paid to you through Online banks wire transfer which you will conduct by your self from any computer in your house or office.

To receive your fund with out any further delay send the details to your account officer to update his record and forward to you the online banking details which you will use to start making transfer by your self to any account bank of your choice world wide.

Full Name:
Home Address:
Country/City::
Direct Telephone:
Occupation:
Sex:
Next of Kin
Drivers License Or International passport copy.

The Bank Contact details
United Bank For Africa (UBA).
Contact Person:Sir.Wilson Igwe
Email::united_bank_for_africa@fastservice.com

Congratulations

Do keep us posted once you contact the bank and have your fund transfer to your country account for record purposes.

Regards
Mr. Rugge Silver
Public Relation officer
Approved by
UN, IMF, CIA, FBI,World Bank (U.S.A)

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