419 scam: "Capital NYC Group" <official@outlook.com> 2018/2019 EMPOWERMENT GRANTS

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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:
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Capital NYC Group" <official@outlook.com>
Reply-To: ceci_worldbank888@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 25 May 2019 11:58:46 -0700
Subject: 2018/2019 EMPOWERMENT GRANTS

GREETINGS!!!

My name is Ms. Cecilia Lui Fan. I am a representative of Capital NYC in affiliation with the World Bank. We got your info on the web to pass a direct information to you about the ongoing Empowerment Programme in line with The World Bank Empowerment Programme. We wish to inform you that you have been selected to benefit from the Empowerment Grants of 2018/2019 sponsored by World Bank Org.

The Empowerment Programme is basically for human development and support. The Capital NYC works in every major area of development and growth of individuals and countries. We wish to inform you that the Capital NYC Group in collaboration with World Bank Empowerment Group is Awarding you $5,500,000 (Five million, Five Hundred United States Dollars as support to enable you achieve your dreams and grow your business. The World Bank initiated an empowerment scheme in order to help people around the world develop their businesses and livelihood.

The Capital NYC works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial support and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face. We provide loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries and individuals.

For claims: It is free, We will send you our payment methods.

HOW IT WORKS:
Kindly provide: the following details for more information

1. Full Name:
2. Date of Birth:
3. Country:
4. Any form of identification ID card:
5. Mobile Number:

Regards:
Ms. Cecilia Lui Fan.
Administrative Officer for Capital NYC.

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