419 scam: National Crime Agency and Economic Crime Dept <mohammedamaruabubakar@gmail.com> This is to inform you that we have received so many reports all over<br> the world

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: National Crime Agency and Economic Crime Dept <mohammedamaruabubakar@gmail.com>
Reply-To: revfelixgoodfelixgoo@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:12:37 -0700
Subject: This is to inform you that we have received so many reports all over
the world regarding the fraudulent activities going on

Attention Beneficiary.,

This is to inform you that we have received so many reports all over
the world regarding the fraudulent activities going on.This is to
inform you that as from today you should contact us before you engaged
in any transactions so that we must know if it is genuine or fake.If
you dont,then you will have yourself to blame.

Please note that as from this moment,your transactions such as Bank to
Bank wired transfers,Online Account,Diplomatic delivery,etc are being
monitored and can be suspended if you dont comply with our terms and
conditions.We want to serve you better and eradicate frauds and scams
from the society.

Why you have not receive anything is because you have been dealing
with fraudsters and criminals.So i want you to put a stop and
cooperate and follow our directives and your transactions will be
completed.

Please take note that it will only cost you a little fees of
$485usd.The $485usd for the IMT and IMF clearance certificates.

REMEMBER TO FORWARD TO US YOUR FULL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BELOW TO
ENABLE US LOCATE YOUR PAYMENT FILE AND ATTEND TO YOU IMMEDIATELY.

1. Your Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Age:
4. Occupation:
5. Telephone:
6. Country:
If you will not follow and comply with the directives,dont bother to
reply back.

Thanks and awaits your reply.

Dr. Rev. Felix Good

Fraud Investigation Bureau

National Crime Agency and Economic Crime Dept.(IMF)

BRANCH, NIGERIA.

Anti-fraud resources:

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