419 scam: Rev Fr Mike Chisom <ascont@tim.it> Dear Funds Owner

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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:
- "hundred thousand 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)
- ",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)
- "00,000.00" (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.
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.
- scottradeonline@financier.com (Financier; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Rev Fr Mike Chisom <ascont@tim.it>
Reply-To: revmikechisoms@aol.com
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:42:20 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Dear Funds Owner

SCOTTRADE FINANCIAL SERVICE INC
12800 CORPORATE HILL DRIVE ST.LOUIS,
MO 63131-1834,..

Dear Funds Owner,
This financial institution is pleased to inform you that we have been
appointed After our annual meeting held in the united states of America last
week, to effect the release of your over due inheritance payment of Eight
Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($8, 500,000.00) to you
without any further delay.

The meeting was attended by Mr Tony Haynes who represented Scottrade Financial
Service,Mrs. Janet L. Yellen on behalf of the Federal Reserve board, Special
Agent Terry William who represented the FBI Anti Terrorist and Monetary Crimes
division and some other financial institutions from different part of the
world. We were made to understand that you have tried in the past to receive
your fund but all to no avail, therefore we sincerely apologize for the delay
in the release of your over due contract inheritance payment valued
$8,500,000.00 (Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) into
your personal account.

However, this bank has been empowered by the World Bank to release your over
due inheritance payment to you as the funds originated country, and as the
beneficiary of the said fund, you are expected to comply with our instructions
immediately. we have two method of payment, Online Bank Crediting Or ATM
MasterCard Delivery. If you request for online Bank crediting, we will assist
you in setting up the account after which the information's will be sent to you
for your easy access and transfer of fund into any account of your choice.

If you choose an ATM MasterCard Delivery, this bank will approve an ATM
MasterCard which will be delivered to you for easy withdrawal of your fund in
any ATM MasterCard Machine all over the world. In other for us to commence in
any of the above stated options, you are required to forward the below stated
information's to us immediately.

1) Full name:
2) Address:
3) Date of Birth:
4) Sex and occupation:
5) Direct cell phone number:
6) Personal email:

In case you are presently dealing with any individual or financial institution
claiming to be in charge of your fund, you are advised to stop every further
communication with them immediately, to avoid any further delay in the release
of your funds to you. Thanks for Banking with one of the US Reliable Bank
(Scottrade Bank).

Sincerely Yours,
MRS ANITA PAULSON,
CHIEF HEAD E- BANKING DEPARTMENT SCOTTRADE BANK,USA
scottradeonline@financier.com
SECURITY CODE:(US/SCB/XGG/0017

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