419 scam: "HON.MR ERE OMATA" <atmvisacard257@gmail.com> Hello beneficiary,

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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:
- "transfer cost" (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. )
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.
- patrcetalon01official@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "HON.MR ERE OMATA" <atmvisacard257@gmail.com>
Reply-To: patrcetalon01official@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2022 13:27:38 +0100
Subject: Hello beneficiary,

WELCOME TO STANBIC BANK PLC PAYMENT CENTER KENYA
HEARD OFFICE.NARIOBI/ADDRESS 455 AGBOKOU, ANKPA ROAD
OPPOSITE TUDE MOTORS NARIOBI
ZENITH BANK PLC SWIFT PAYMENT CENTRE
REGISTRATION DATE: 1./5. 2022

Attention dear customer;

We are writing to let you know that your
Total fund valued at $7.5 million
those at this STANBIC BANK PLC of Federal
Minister of Finance BENIN Contract Payment Office Mr. George Dada.

According to the instructions of the Federal Minister of Finance
Mr. George Dada,He told us that you are the true beneficiary of
funds, so it is advisable to forward us your fully contacted bank account
Details of where to transfer your money to.

Under.

Your country.......
Your full name............
Name of your bank..........
bank address......
Account designation............
bank account number........
sort code........
Swift code if possible.......

Then we recommend that you pay us the fee for the direct transfer
to send that
Only $25.00 To have your funds deposited directly into your bank
Account by tomorrow morning as soon as we receive the $25.00.

We are waiting for the following information from you
received, meanwhile
As soon as we receive the money, we transfer your fund directly into yours
bank account.

Please note that the transfer cost, which is only $25.00,
are to be paid
before the transfer, as we are not at liberty to change the C.O.T. from
Source.

Your transfer will be made upon receipt of cash on delivery
Please acknowledge receipt of this message for our records.

It is recommended to send the money via an iTunes card or Google Play
card from only $25.00,

Waiting for your call or email
DIRECTOR OF STANBIC BANK PLC
Email..patrcetalon01official@gmail.com
HON.MR ERE OMATA

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