419 scam: "Ms.Nancy Johnson"<sales@woodtrade.pw> Subject: Telegraphic Transfer

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "certified bank draft" (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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447448827637
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- landdeloversight@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Ms.Nancy Johnson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hoatranm2002@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 00:06:11 -0700
Subject: Subject: Telegraphic Transfer

Comptroller of Currency Administration of National Banks
340 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10173-0699, U.S.A
Ref: OCC/US.GOVT/PMT10710
Attention
Sir,

Subject: Telegraphic Transfer Of US$12.8million by Order of External Debt Conversion Committee.
Responding to telex instruction received from Federal Reserve Bank of America / White House External Debt Conversion Committee /
Department of Treasury with Release Code No: USA/HJ/744-NZ37X/157842. Based on series of petitions received from various organizations such as
Cooperate Bodies and Non Governmental Organization (NGO) on the Inability of United Kingdom Government and different third world countries,
Commercial banks and World Lottery Organization to settle their clients Contract debt, Inheritance Fund and Winning prizes and Compensation
payment,requesting us to inform you of your outstanding overdue payment.
By the power entrusted on the Controller of the Currency We have been mandated to release with immediate effect your credit value following the
approval of your outstanding payment via International Key Tested Telex (KTT). Through our Bank International Clearing House.

The National Bank International Clearing House, irrevocably and unconditionally Guarantee the above payment to be effected for the month of May 2020.
Subject and in accordance with statutory provision for payment under Schedule C of 2020.

To the full extent permitted by White House External Debt Conversion Committee / Department of Treasury. The OCC International Clearing House shall not be
liable for any consequences beyond control in the event that the Beneficiary refuses or delay to contact the IMF Delegate,(Dr. Elizabeth Ann Cochran) presently in
United Kingdom London only on her Direct Telephone: +447448827637 Email:(landdeloversight@gmail.com) to reconfirm your information and secure FORM(A-100) Debit Release
Payment Code, any liability which the OCC may incur is hereby limited.

To enable us release your outstanding payment On-Hold from our offshore payee bank of settlement to your designated bank account, your adherence to this advice is highly anticipated.
OCC remains committed to our financial principles by remitting your fund to your bank account. It may also interest you to know that you have two options to receive your fund, you can receive your payment via international Certified Bank Draft which can be delivered to your address or via bank to bank wire transfer from our offshore bank and your fund released directly to bank account via bank to bank k.t.t wire transfer.
Awaiting your urgent response.

Yours faithfully,
Ms.Nancy Johnson
Executive Assistant to the Comptroller of the Currency,
Administrator of National Banks Washington

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