419 scam: Mr Warren Edward Buffett <jaamesben1@gmail.com> I Will Be Waiting For Your Response.

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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:
- ",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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- robertcrooker@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Warren Edward Buffett <jaamesben1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: robertcrooker@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 01:09:03 -0700
Subject: I Will Be Waiting For Your Response.

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My name is Warren E. Buffett an American business magnate, investor and
philanthropist. am the most successful investor in
the world today and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, I believe strongly
inâ€˜giving while livingâ€™ I had one idea that never changed in my mind that
you should use your wealth to help people and i have decided to
give{US$16,500,000.00.}to randomly selected individuals worldwide.

It is my pleasure to inform you that Your cash was uploaded to the ATM Card
Number:4225 8411 2063 2045 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal
Identification Number Code (ATM Pin Code) is 3401 and you can as well
change it immediately as soon as you get the ATM Master Card. The ATM
Master Card Value is US$16,500,000.00.
You are advised that a maximum daily withdrawal value of US$10,000.00 is
permitted per day. Your ATM Master Card is an "Inter Switch ATM Master
Card" and this means that you can make withdrawals in any ATM location and
ATM Center of your choice anywhere in the world. But your withdrawal limit
still remains US$10,000.00, or the equivalent in your local currency.

To enable us to release your ATM Master Card to you, we have concluded
delivery arrangements with Highcity Express Courier Services, because they
are affiliated one of the Largest Insurance Companies. Your ATM Master Card
has to be insured by the Highcity Express Courier Services, in case of loss
or theft.

On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky
individual. Your email address was chosen online while searching at random.

Kindly get back to my secretary with your full details below
1)Full Name
2)Full Address
3)Telephone Number
4)A copy of identification

at your earliest convenience time, so that i will know your email address
is valid. before the package Courier Company tracking number will be giving
to you

Visit this: ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett )or You Can
Google my name for more information:( Warren Buffett )
Send your reply to my secretary email (robertcrooker@hotmail.com ) to
enable him give you more details about this Donation.
I will be waiting for your response.

Reply my secretary with your information on this e-mail (
robertcrooker@hotmail.com ) he name is Robert crooker

Best Regards,
Mr Warren Edward Buffett Billionaire investor
CEO:Berkshire Hathaway
http://www.berkshirehathaway.com

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