419 scam: paul james <pw32353@gmail.com> Good MORNING my dear Beloved,

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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:
- "moneygram" (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)
- ",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)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- moneygramddiplomatgarysmith@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: paul james <pw32353@gmail.com>
Reply-To: moneygramdirectorusmanmohammed@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:31:14 +0100
Subject: Good MORNING my dear Beloved,

Hello Dear

I am Mrs.Dora Cheong, from Hong Kong, living in the United States. I
am a widow to the late Dr. Andrew Cheong. I am 82 years old and
presently suffering from Leukemia. My health has gotten worse and just
two weeks ago my doctor informed me that my condition has reached a
critical stage, and that I have just 8 months left. This confirmation
that you have just a little time left to live here.

My late husband and only child both died in a plane crash and during
the period of our marriage. My late husband was very wealthy and after
his death, I inherited all his
businesses and wealth which he had in Asia and Europe. After the
doctorâ€™s medical pronunciation that I have just a few months to live,
I decided to divide my wealth to contribute to your country. I want to
assist you with the funds to do great charity workin your country,
this is my last wish. I selected you after searching a few websites; I
prayed and was led to you.

I am willing to don at the sum of Four Million, Five Hundred thousand
United States Dollars (USD$4,500,000.00) to the less privileged
through you.contact my email
(moneygramddiplomatgarysmith@gmail.com) If you can handle this fund
and are very sure to do charity work on my behalf then I will include
your name in my WILL, and from there I will be meeting a specialist as
I want to be buried alongside my late husband when I pass on.

Note that this fund is in the financial institution and upon my
instruction; I will file an
application through my family attorney for the transfer of the money
into your account for the said purpose. Lastly, I honestly pray that
this money when transferred will be used for the said purpose even
though I might be late then. I have come to find out that wealth is
vanity and I made a promise to God that my wealth will be used to
support the poor and to assist the sick. Do let me know if you will be
able to handle this fund and use it forthe said purpose so that I will
inform my attorney and my bank on my decision God bless you.

Regards,
Mrs Dora Cheong
Email: me (moneygramddiplomatgarysmith@gmail.com)
You can call or text me directly on my telephone number below +1 (234) 253-4158

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