419 scam: "Bar. Hilton Lawrence" <hiltonlawrence911@gmail.com> From Hilton Lawrence

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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:
- "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)
- "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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447448840734
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.
- officialgeorgenoah@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Bar. Hilton Lawrence" <hiltonlawrence911@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:23:31 +0800
Subject: From Hilton Lawrence

How are you ?
My name is Hilton Lawrence, I hope you still remember me? It has been
a very long time, I'm happy to inform you about my success in getting
Mr. Volt's funds transferred under the cooperation of a new partner
from Tunisia. Presently I'm in Tunisia on investment projects and
charity with my share of the total sum. Meanwhile I cannot forget your
efforts and attempts to assist me in transferring the funds despite it
was not successful.

I have decided to appreciate and reward you for your effort in helping
me although it didn't work out, You have to contact DR. GEORGE NOAH in
London United Kingdom on this email; officialgeorgenoah@gmail.com
and what'sapp number +447448840734, contact him immediately for
your Cheque International Bank Draft of USD$300,000.00 ( Three Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars) This fund is in an ATM CARD for
security purpose OK? So he will send it to you and you can clear it in
any ATM CASH POINT of your choice. Therefore, you should send him your
full Name and telephone number/your correct mailing address, and
contact him on how you want your money to be sent to you thanks.

I gave the Cheque International Bank Draft of USD$300,000.00 to him
to ensure that nothing can be deducted also I did it to prevent theft
or anyone from taking advantage of the funds which I willingly issued
to be given to you. I appreciated your effort at that time and that is
why I have decided to reward you. So feel free and get in contact with
DR. GEORGE NOAH in London and instruct him on where to send you the
cheque. Please do let me know immediately you receive it so that we
can share the joy after all the stress/suffering at that time.

Yours sincerely,
Hilton Lawrence

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