419 scam: "Jeanette Mann"<ofice.filess@yahoo.es> I am obligated to contact you

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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:
- "consignment " (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: "Jeanette Mann" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <j.mann866@yahoo.es>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 23:38:54 +0100
Subject: I am obligated to contact you

>From the Desk:Jeanette.Mann,

Your Ref: SB/ISD/45016/14

Sir/Ma,

The International Settlement department of Santander Bank is obligated to contact you for the immediate release of your fund whose account has become dormant and subsequently transferred to this department as unclaimed fund.

However, our findings have revealed that the problem behind your inability to have received your fund from the corresponding bank resulted from lack of transparency, insincerity and incessant demand for money by your representative(s) for unusual payments. We have therefore decided to establish a direct payment system (DPS) with you for the prompt release of your funds without any hitch.

We therefore request that you respond to this email immediately to enable us proceed with the release of your fund accordingly.Reconfirm the following information:

Full Name :
Phone & Mobile phone :
Full Delivery Address :

As soon as we receive the above requested information, we shall proceed with the processing and release of your fund via ONLINE BANKING SYSTEM OR CASH PAYMENT, consignment delivery to your door step.The choice is yours .You are advised to stop all communication with every individual and Bank for we are working to serve you better. We sincerely regret the delay of receiving your fund,be rest assured for prompt payment.

I awaits your urgent response.

Yours Faithfully,
Jeanette.Mann
Foreign Department,
Santander Bank,London ,United Kingdom

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