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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Michael Louis Corbat <mendemm477@gmail.com>
Reply-To: michaellouiscorbat976@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 18:26:14 +0100
Subject: Willa Online Money Transfer Service INC

Greetings,

Please note that after our official verification through our payment
database, your name and other vital information was confirmed okay as
the beneficiary of this payment instrument.

However, I wish to inform you that you will receive your funds through
our corresponding bank Citibank group New York, United States where
the bank will set up an online bank account for you to transfer your
funds to your local bank coordinate.

Based on the above, you stand to be paid the sum of $10.6 Million and
we are working together with the Interpol to make it done timely. We
have verified your payment file and as soon as we hear back from you,
we will update you on our payment modalities prior to the release of
your fund accordingly.

Furthermore, you're hereby advised to contact Citibank group New york,
United States immediately via their below operational Channel email
address below:

Contact person: Mr Michael Louis Corbat
Bank Name: Citibank Group
Bank Address: New York, United States.
Email Address:( michaellouiscorbat976@gmail.com )
Telephone Number: +1 347 687-4126

We anticipate your urgent response.

Best regards,
Yours in Service
Mr Michael Louis Corbat
Divisional Director
Public Relation Department
Willa Online Money Transfer Service INC .

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