419 scam: "Mrs.Mariam Abdul" <maryamabdel76@gmail.com> Hello

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "western union" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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 "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Mariam Abdul" <maryamabdel76@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:06:22 -0800
Subject: Hello

Hello My Dear Friend

How are you today,I am here to inform you about my success in getting
those funds transferred under the cooperation of a new partner from
Japan though i tried my best to involve you in the business but
almitghy God decided the whole situations.

Presently i'm in Japan for investment projects with my own share of
the total sumMeanwhile,i didn't forget your past efforts and attempts
to assist me in transferring those funds despite that it failed us
some how.

Today I have concluded to effect your payment through WESTERN UNION
already sent you USD $7,000 dollars through WESTERN UNION $7,000 USD
daily until the total amount of the USD$900.000.00 USD is complete. as
I have been given your full compensation payment total sum of USD
$900.000.00 USD.

Via WESTERN UNION information to pick up your frist Transfer.MTCN:
898_614-23-#### Tell him to give you the remaining 2 digits number

Receiver's Full Name_______________
Home Address:.........................
Country/ City:.............................
Age:....................................
Sex:........................................
Direct Phone Number:..........................
ID Card copy:............................

Please,contact Pastor Faso Kumar Tell him to give you the remaining 4
digits MTCN number to you, below is their email address (
Paymentofficebf@gmx.com) You have to send to him your telehone number
and address to enable him register your payment online transfer with
your information for you to start receiving your daily payment from
WESTERN UNION agent over there in your country.

Yours Faithfully,
Mrs.Mariam Abdul

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