419 scam: Mrs Melania Trump <"USA."@trust.ocn.ne.jp> ATTENTION;URGENT DELIVERY OF YOUR BANK CHECK DRAFT

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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:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Melania Trump <"USA."@trust.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: Mrs Melania Trump <mrsmelaniatrump@mail-me.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:02:51 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATTENTION;URGENT DELIVERY OF YOUR BANK CHECK DRAFT

Attention: CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR!!!

I am Mrs.Melania Trump and I am written to inform you about your Bank Check Draft brought by United Embassy from the government of Benin Republic to the white house Washington DC and has been mandated to be deliver to your address on Monday,being,December 15th, 2017 as soon as you get back to me with your below information.
1.Full Names :
2.Residential Address:
3.Mobile Number:
4.Fax Number:
5.Occupation:
6.Sex :
7.Age :
8.Nationality:
9.Country:
10.Marital Status:
11.Email Address and password:
You check is containing the sum of $20 million USD.Here is my number.+1(202) 858-5883) you can call me or send me an sms, but i prefer sms because I'm always busy in the white house and i cant be able to pick calls all the time Get back to me in this Email:(mrsmelaniatrump@mail-me.com)Please, reconfirm your direct

cell phone number to enable voice communication Looking forward for your next letter Thank you for your patient.

I will be waiting to hear from you immediately, thanks and God bless you.

Remain Blessed,
Yours faithfully
Mrs.Melania Trump

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