419 scam: "Dr. Jim Yong Kim" <bkofam33@gmail.com> FROM WORLD BANK GROUP From Desk of the President World Bank Group,

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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:
- "affidavit of claim" (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. )
- "western union" (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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22962021644 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Jim Yong Kim" <bkofam33@gmail.com>
Reply-To: worldbk221@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 02:36:37 -0700
Subject: FROM WORLD BANK GROUP From Desk of the President World Bank Group,

WORLD BANK GROUP
From Desk of the President
World Bank Group,
Switzerland.

Attention:

I am Dr. JIM YOUNG KIM, the President World Bank Group. You are hereby
legally and highly notified with every absolute authorization on your
funds and transaction long awaited release from ECO Bank PLC Republic
of Benin, ($18.7M) Eighteen Million seven Hundred Thousand United
States Dollars has been transfer through ECO Bank PLC Republic of
Benin Yesterday After series of meetings with the UN SECRETARY GENERAL
BAN KI-MOON and FBI and other Security Agencies from Asia. Europe,
Oceania, Antarctica, South America, and the United States of America
Respectively, Against the Benin Republic Government who claimed
ignorant of the delay in releasing foreign beneficiaries funds in
Benin Republic,

During our reconciliation review in Benin. All unpaid Western Union,
Money Gram, Contract payment and inheritance files belonging to you
and other foreign beneficiaries was Traced and approved successfully.
Your payment of ($18.7M) was among the approved beneficiaries funds
transfer by ECO Bank PLC Republic of Benin, You will received your
funds Via bank wire transfer for easy and quick retrieval.

The management of WORLD BANK SWITZERLAND says that every beneficiary
must obtain an Affidavit of claim (WHICH COST $75) from the Federal
High Court Of Justice for the Legalities of the fund to cleared from
Terrorist and Money laundry activities and your money will be released
into your provided Banking account and it will only take 72 hours
before it will be clear for your account, You are therefore advised to
forward your direct telephone numbers' Your complete name and your
complete Banking details most importantly be aware that your funds is
only ($18.7M) Eighteen Million seven Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars,

REQUESTED INFORMATION BELOW,

1) YOUR FULL NAME:
2) ADDRESS,CITY,STATE AND COUNTRY.
3) PHONE,FAX AND
4) COMPANY NAME(IF ANY) POSITION AND ADDRESS
5) BANK DETAILS,ACCOUNT NO,ROUTING NO,/SWIFT CODE BANK NAME BANK ADDRESS.
6) PROFESSION,AND NEXT OF KIN

Meanwhile, In line with the World Bank Group in banking matters of
1986 section A 114, Sub section RT745 as amended in 1996, We wish to
put it clear across to you as a first hand information, that this
World Bank Cannot Transfer Your inheritance money into your account
first without receiving this documents .In such transfer, Here is the
information where to send it to Benin Republic; Name Of the Federal
High Court Of Justice Benin Through WORLD REMIT,

OR You PURCHASE AN ITUNES CARD /STEAM WALLET OR GOOGLE PLAY $75 USD

Receiver's Name:...SAM OBI

PHONE:.. +229 62021644
Address: No. 2, Route De L'Aeroport, Cotonou, Benin Republic,
Country...Benin Republic
City:...Cotonou,
Text Q....When
Answer..Today
Amount...$75 USD
MTCN or Reference No ..

Therefore.you are advise to follow the instruction immediately and go
to western union or money gram and send the requested fee immediately
so that we can quickly forward it to the Attorney JOHNSON BROWN to
obtain the document back up your funds , and After the payment
remember to send us the payment slip or the Mtcn number or money gram
Reference No.

waiting for your attention for your funds and it's transfer interest
into your provided account.
Thanks for Your Cooperation.

Dr. Jim Yong Kim
(President) World Bank Group,

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