419 scam: "szatmari" <szatmari@is.hu> Re We Have Sent Your Money

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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:
- "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)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "szatmari" <szatmari@is.hu>
Reply-To: dirkentrobert1@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:47:37 +0200
Subject: Re We Have Sent Your Money

At the UN 74th General Assembly (UNGA 74) meeting held on Friday, 7th
July at its headquarters in New York City, NY United States, a total of
$2,189,500,505.00 was declared by the UN Financial Crimes Commission as
funds recovered from fraudulent schemes.These funds were recovered from
various governments and anti-fraud entities around the world from accounts
connected to embezzlement and other fraudulent practices.

The United Nations has decided to dedicate the funds to compensating fraud
victims around the world according to a special pro-rata basis by the
affected countries. We are happy to inform you that you have been selected
as one of the beneficiaries of your country to participate in the largess
redistribution. The analysis from our evaluation department shows you,
among other beneficiaries in your country will receive a sum of
$3,700,000.00. The pool includes 399 fortunate victims to be compensated.

Wells Fargo Bank, California USA is your designated disbursement center,
you are advised to get in touch with the Walls Fargo representative below
for, further
information on how to receive your payment.It is in your best interest to
follow directives accordingly to receive your compensation promptly. For
Bank verification and fast recognition, you are required to send the
following Reference Code (UN2021-2039929) and a scanned copy of valid I.D
to the Walls Fargo Bank coordinator above via email address or telephone
number.

You have 2 options to receive compensation Funds $3,700,000.00. here is
the
options listed below.

1. Bank to bank wire transfer, will cost you only $75.

2. Receiving your funds through Certified Cashier Cheque will cost you
$85.

Make your choice immediately and send the requested fee through
PayPal Or purchase steam wallet card, Amazon gift card or iTunes gift
card.

We're highly waiting.

Signed
United Nations Information Service
Add us on WhatsApp at below number +1-830-201-1448.

Re. We Have Sent Your Money

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