419 scam: "Mr. James ALLEN" <w.union6656@gmail.com> To Wells Fargo Bank

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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:
- "account opening fee" (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. )
- "account opening" (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. )
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- rtdjohnmores201@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. James ALLEN" <w.union6656@gmail.com>
Reply-To: rtdjohnmores201@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:27:08 -0800
Subject: To Wells Fargo Bank

Welcome To Wells Fargo Bank
1933 NJ-35, Wall Township,
NJ 07719, United States
Contact: John Edward
Email: rtdjohnmores201@yahoo.com

Attention:

I'm Dr. John Edward, Did you authorized anyone to pick up your
inheritance fund from our branch? James H. King, came to our office
yesterday in respect of your ($36.8m) which was credited to us by the
Federal Government to be transfer to your account. We decided to hear
from you to be sure that you are aware of such funds claiming.

I wish to use this opportunity to informed you that we have successful
opened Wells Fargo Bank checking Account in your name which will helps
us to have a smoothly transfer from Wells Fargo Bank to your Nominated
bank account, and your Wells Fargo Bank Checking Account Booklet and
Wells Fargo Bank Platinum ATM Card will be deliver to your destination
within the stipulated time frame 12hours upon receipt of the Account
Opening fee of $100.00 USD.

This means that as soon as we receive the Account Opening fee of $100
we will make the delivery of your Walls Fargo Bank Checking Account
Booklet and Wells Fargo Bank Platinum Master Card to your address
between 12hours I will advice you to purchase a $100 Apple Card or
$100 Google Play Card and send the picture to my email:
rtdjohnmores201@yahoo.com so that i will redeem it to cash immediately
and process your transfer and other information's that will be deliver
to you.

Fill the requested information correctly for the delivery of your ATM
Card and any time you have questions concerns or comments, contact us
as we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and
courteous attention. Thanks and remain Bless.

Receiver Name:..............
Receiver Address:............
Receiver Phone Number:..........

Your respond will be high appreciate to enable us proceed with your
transaction immediately.

Thank you.
Dr. John Edward

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