419 scam: "Clara. L Gill" <amancortega@gmail.com> IMMEDIATE REPLY!!!

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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:
- "million us 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "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 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.
- msmalinmcdonald@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Clara. L Gill" <amancortega@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021 07:08:21 -0800
Subject: IMMEDIATE REPLY!!!

Dear Sir/Ma,

How are you doing my good friend its been a long time now since after you
abandoned our transaction. After you abandoned the transaction i searched
for who to assist me finish it , this person has to continue with all your
information's details , it wasn't easy to get anyone to finish the job but
a man from Hong Kong agreed to bear your details to finish it.

The man name is Mr Ling Hun , he has an account with one of a banks in your
country , i have a compensation to give you which is $4,000,000 Four
Million US Dollars. Due to where am presently investing made it little bit
difficult to transfer direct to you but Mr Ling Hun Ling made it easier for
me and you , i exchanged the Four Million US Dollars with My Ling's cheque
for easy cash by you ok.

Mr Ling Hun Ling gave this cheque to one of his old long-ago secretary who
he said can only trust regards to such money involved. Contact Mrs Marylin
McDonald for your compensation ok, write to her introduced yourself she is
aware of your contact. I really want to use this opportunity to thank you
because you really did good despite the differences but i still finish it
and achieve it, here below the contact information details of Mrs Marylin
McDonald.

( Marylin McDonald )
(msmalinmcdonald@gmail.com)

Am presently busy with my new investments building on energy in Sri Lanka
inside big forest , i will be coming out to check on your email ok. Hope to
see you face to face soon in near future.

My Greetings,

Ms.C . Gill.

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