419 scam: "Mrs. Betty Kenyatta.$" <"WWW.."@adagio.ocn.ne.jp> Betty R Kenyetta

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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:
- "atm payment department" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "stamp duty" (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. )
- "million us 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)
- "bettykenyetta@gmx.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: "Mrs. Betty Kenyatta.$" <"WWW.."@adagio.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mrs. Betty Kenyatta.$" <bettykenyetta@gmx.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2017 22:06:49 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Betty R Kenyetta

2 DE OCTUBRE DE 2017 21:21

Star White Odee
Betty R Kenyetta bettykenyetta@gmx.com

From Desktop of Mrs. Betty Kenyatta,

ATM PAYMENT DEPARTMENT DIAMOND TRUST BANK (DTB) NAIROBI KENYA,

Diamond Trust Bank of Kenya Cargo Branch

From Desktop of Mrs. Betty Kenyatta,

Our Ref: WOC-0XX2/201/20,

Phone Number: +254-719-611-791,

URGENT REPLY NEEDED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.

Accredited ATM card (WOC-0XX2/201/20) awarded for your outstanding payment of $10.5Million US Dollars with card number: 3478763188030014 has been allocated in your favor Your Personal Identification Number is WOC2482. Did you instruct Mrs. Janet Williams to collect your ATM CARD worth USD$10.5million on your behalf? Get back to this office immediately you receive this message for confirmation and immediate action.

I will advise you to confirm the below information immediately and make sure you fill in the information correctly and contact the ATM PAYMENT CENTRE with the below information.

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW:

Did you instruct Mrs. Janet Williams to collect your ATM CARD? :$B!D(B.( Yes/No)

*Your Full Names:$B!D!D!D(B.

*Residential Address: $B!D!D!D!D(B

*City:$B!D!D!D!D!D(B..

*State:$B!D!D!D!D!D(B

*Country:$B!D!D!D!D!D(B

*Zip Code:$B!D!D!D!D(B.

*Direct Phone Number#:$B!D!D!D(B.

*Office Number#:$B!D!D!D!D!D(B..

*Age:$B!D!D!D(B

*Sex:$B!D!D!D(B

*Next of Kin:$B!D!D!D!D!D(B

Note that the shipment of your ATM CARD will be taken care of by the DIAMOND TRUST BANK, so you will not have to pay for the shipment. The only money you will have to pay is $250.00USD for the Stamp duty and endorsement for the Authorization. Upon your reply and confirmation of your details you will be advice on further process.

Looking forward for your promote respond.

Respective in service,

Mrs. Betty Kenyatta

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