419 scam: "Christopher C. Krebs" <k_kazu222@jcom.zaq.ne.jp> WE NEND YOUR UGENTLY RESPOND NOW

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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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "cashier's check" (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. )
- "mydesk19-20@outlook.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: "Christopher C. Krebs" <k_kazu222@jcom.zaq.ne.jp>
Reply-To: mydesk19-20@outlook.com
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:31:29 +0900
Subject: WE NEND YOUR UGENTLY RESPOND NOW

Attention Sir/Madam!

This is to inform you that we are working towards eradication of fraudsters and Scam Artists in South and North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa with the help of the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), the Organization of African Union (OAU), and the FBI. And we have already tracked down some fraudsters in various parts of America, Asian Countries, European Countries and African Countries and they are all in Government custody now, and they shall all appear at the International Criminal Court (ICC) soon for Justice.

During the course of the investigation, we recovered Millions of Dollars from these fraudsters and IMF organization Suggested and agreed by the World Ambassadors that the funds be shared among the listed people around the World as a Compensation, of which you are one of them.

Your email address was found in one of the Scam Artists files while on the investigation, probably you might have fallen victim to the scam. Therefore, you have been chosen to receive this compensation of US$1,700,000.00 US Dollars.

However, the Board of the Lawmakers of the United States of America, British Government, Europe, Asia and Africa are all fully aware of the ongoing Fund release of $1,700,000.00 United States Dollars to you.

And do not forget that your fund can be paid to you as follows depending on how you want to receive it from the options below:.

1.) You can receive your fund through ATM Master Card: Our bank can Load your fund in an ATM Master Card and ship it for you at your address.
2.) You can receive your fund through Cashier Check: Our bank can issue a Cashier's Check in your name and ship it as well for you at your address.
3.) You can also receive your fund through Bank-to-Bank wire transfer: Our Bank can transfer your fund directly into your bank account at once within 24 hours.
4.) You can receive your fund through Online Banking: Our bank can set up an online account and forward the login details to you to transfer your fund into your bank account.

Therefore, choose from the options above on how you will like to receive your fund and contact us back with your necessary information for the transfer of your fund.

Thanks for your understanding as you follow this instruction to receive your fund immediately.

Best Regards,
Christopher C. Krebs
Director (C.I.S.A.).
mydesk19-20@outlook.com

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