419 scam: bob mark56 <bobmark881@gmail.com> Dear Friend.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "million us dollars" (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 next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: bob mark56 <bobmark881@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2021 15:18:17 +0000
Subject: Dear Friend.

Dear Friend,
How Are You,
l am Mr Bob Mark, l work as a security company Manager here in
Cote d Voire. l have three consignment boxes, that was deposited by one
Mr Hugh James Brigs from the United Stated of America, who own a Gold mines
company here, but he later die with his entire family in March this
year by Covid19 ,during the time of depository, he did not mention any
next of kin to his treasure, due to the type of depository, such
deposit, it is a presentation of depository Code, this means that any
one who present the code is the next of kin to the consignment and the
security company will therefore not hesitate in deliver the three
Consignment boxes to that person. The content of the 3 Boxes are
$10Million US Dollars, 300Kilos of Gold Dust and Rough Diamonds in
side the other consignment box. l am contacting you to assist me to
stand as the next of kin,so that l can present you ,with the
depository Code to contact the company. In acceptance of my offer, you
are require to provide me with your, Full Name, Full
Address, Telephone Number and Your ld Card .
Bob Mark.

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