419 scam: "Mr. Francis Warren" <ecobank.bj28@gmail.com> Citi Bank Departiment (CITI))

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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:
- "activation fee" (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. )
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- ",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)
- "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)
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- franciswarren07@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Francis Warren" <ecobank.bj28@gmail.com>
Reply-To: franciswarren07@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2021 17:39:46 +0100
Subject: Citi Bank Departiment (CITI))

>From (Citibank (CITI)).
Citibank Transfer Dept. Office
100 citibank Drive, San Antonio,
Tx 78245, United State of America
Email: franciswarren07@gmail.com
$8.5 Millions USD Payment notification from Citibank (CITI)

Dear Email Owner,

I am Mr. Francis Warren, the President and CEO Citibank (CITI).
This transaction is lottery won by your e-mail address via online
active email address selected from sponsor of Coca Cola Company award.
With due respect and utmost courtesy, we write to officially regarding
the release of your award Winning fund valued sum of $8,500,000.00 USD
from Coca Cola Company which was approved for release via Swift
Telegraphic Wire Transfer into your nominated bank account.
The management of Citibank department wish to notify you that this
honorable bank Citibank was instructed by Coca Cola Company in
conjunction with the United States Treasury and Canadian Ambassador to
U.S on Winning payment matters which they have empowered our bank
Citibank after much consultation and consideration to handle all
Winning payments and release them to their appropriate beneficiaries
accordingly.

Mr. Thomas w. Baldassare is your appointed bank officer who is working
on your behalf for the actualization of fund crediting/transfer into
your personal bank account. Be well informed that our bank Citibank
was successful opened Citibank checking Account in your name which
will helps us to have a smoothly transfer from Citibank to your
Nominated bank account, and your Citibank Checking Account Booklet and
Citibank Platinum MasterCard will Delivered to your destination house
within the stipulated time frame of 24 hours upon receipt of the
Activation fee of $25.00 USD only Steam Wallet Card. This means that
as soon as we receive the activation fee we will make the delivery of
your Citibank Checking Account Booklet and Citibank Platinum
MasterCard to your address between 24 hours

Your Citibank (CITI) account details are as follow;
Account Number: 6021253365.
Swift Code: 239936957
Routing # 053904483

I will advice you purchase Steam Wallet Card and send it i will be
faster but send only Steam Wallet Card of $25 if you can send it today
send me the pictures so that i will redeem it to cash and you will get
your package Your immediate compliance will be in your very best interest.
If at any time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact us
as we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and
courteous attention.
Thanks and remain Bless.

Mr. Francis Warren
Citibank Transfer Dept. Office
100 Citibank Drive, San Antonio,
Tx 78245, United State of America

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