419 scam: "PAYMENT UPDATES." <fiorenzo.rainone@elettrogreenpower.it> PRIVATE DISCUSS.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "mobilization fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "PAYMENT UPDATES." <fiorenzo.rainone@elettrogreenpower.it>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:21:39 +0200
Subject: PRIVATE DISCUSS.

Your Ref:PAYMENT UPDATES:
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One of my clients was late MR.ANDREY.S. VLADIMIROVICH, an Ukrainian National (Now deceased). Three years ago, MR. ANDREY secured a contract from the Federal Government of Ghana. He received mobilization fee and successfully executed the contract, but the balance of the contract payment is still unpaid. MR. ANDREY was still pursuing the release of this money, when on June 2003, MR. ANDREY, his wife and only daughter died in a ghastly motor accident in Lagos. They were buried.

The Federal Government ofÂ has now directed (with a provision in this year's budget) the payment of all Contractors who have satisfactorily executed their Contracts.The payment is by quarterly disbursements. MR. ANDREY'S Contract payment is among those approved for release this quarter. As his personal Attorney before his death, I have been officially notified and instructed to forward particulars of MR. ANDREY'S next of kin so that the money can be remitted into his/her account. However, as attorney and close confidant of MR. ANDREY, I know that he did not leave any WILL (because of his sudden death).

This money will therefore be paid into the account of whoever I present as MR. ANDREY'S next of kin with proof of affinity, affidavits and other documents.

Your nationality does not matter as all modalities have been concluded to present the person as ANDREY'S next of kin and consequently, the beneficiary of the fund. This transaction will take about 14 working days to conclude as soon as you indicate your interest. For prompt action, contact me urgently through email

Regards,
Fiorenzo Rainone Esq

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