419 scam: General Greene Charles <iinfo995@gmail.com> Dear Friend,

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: General Greene Charles <iinfo995@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:34:15 -0800
Subject: Dear Friend,

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Dear Friend,

I have a profiling amount of $13 Million United States Dollars secured in
an offshore private bank. I am seeking your assistance in securing these
funds into a safe account for future investment purposes but requiring
maximum confidentiality. This is borne out of the fact that I am still in
active service in the Military here in Afghanistan. Upon your positive
response to my proposal, I will provide you with the following information:

How I will introduce you/your company to the holding bank/security company
and make you the beneficiary of the money.
What percentage of the money I am willing to give you for your assistance.

Kindly respond with your full name, house address, private phone number,
occupation and a scanned copy of your Id, for further directives. please
send all your replies to my private email:*
generalgreenecharles@firemail.de <generalgreenecharles@firemail.de> *

Thanks

General Greene Charles

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