419 scam: "Mrs. Britta Olaf ." <juybhu@gmail.com> Re: Dear Sir ,

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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:
- "i got your email address from " (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Britta Olaf ." <juybhu@gmail.com>
Reply-To: investmentcompanyw.d.w@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2019 04:01:20 -0700
Subject: Re: Dear Sir ,

Dear Sir ,

My Name is Britta Olaf Scholz .I got your email address from a
reliable portal in my desperate search for a trustworthy person.

The work takes only 2 times per week . does not warrant you to stop
your presents job and still be acting as our Company's Representative
.

Your task is to receive payment deposit into your Business Bank
Account from our customers/vendors within United state/Canada, Be rest
assured that Our Customers/vendors is not sending you a cheque
payment, They will be sending you a direct deposit into your Account
and not Cheque .it takes 24hours for your bank to clarify the funds
for you to cash.

1.Deduction of 10% which will be your pay on every payment received in
your bank account from our Customers/vendors .
2.Receive a payment from Customers, Customer name and Amount received
should be sent to us for confirmation.
3.Office Instructions on how to Transfer the rest funds will be
forwarded to you .

If you feel that you are seriously interested in working with us,
Kindly indicate interest by replying this email. Our Companies
Application form/ necessary material's to commence operation will be
forwarded to you to fill and send back.

Waiting for your response! Have a great day!

Respectfully ,

Britta Olaf Scholz .

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