419 scam: "Mr Elcio Barcelos," <michaelmorine2@gmail.com> Attention 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:

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:
- "your payment is being processed" (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)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Elcio Barcelos," <michaelmorine2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: info.usbank0925@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:43:27 +0100
Subject: Attention Beneficiary,

U.S. Bank
800 Nicollet Mall Fl 2,
Minneapolis, MN 55402.

Attention Beneficiary,

I am Mr Elcio Barcelos, the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief
Human Resources Officer of U.S. Bank, set up by our 14 Managing
Committee and led by our Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the U.S. Bank Mr Andrew Cecere, to fight against Scam and
Fraudulent Activities Worldwide. This group is responsible for
investigating the legitimacy of unpaid contract, inheritance and lotto
winning claims by companies and individuals and directs the paying
authorities (Banks) worldwide to make immediate payment of verified
claims to the beneficiaries without further delay.

You are being legally contacted regarding the release of your long
awaited fund. After a detailed review of your file. The World Bank
Group has mandated that your fund should be released immediately and
the sum of $15.8 million USD (Fifteen Million, Eight Hundred Thousand
United States Dollars) has been approved in your favour via my desk. I
therefore wish to inform you that your payment is being processed and
will be released to you as soon as you respond back to this letter.

Kindly re-confirm to us the following informations:

(1). Your Full Name:.........
(2). Your Correct Country Home Address:..........
(3). Your Direct Telephone Number:..........
(4). Your Current Occupation:..........
(5). Your Gender & Age:..........
(6). Your Next Of Kin Name:........
(7). Your Identification (ID) Card:.......

Note that the above fund has been cleared from terrorist or fraud
related activities.
Thanks for your cooperation and awaiting your urgent response for more advice.

Mr Elcio Barcelos,
Senior Executive Vice President;
And Human Resources Officer of U.S. Bank@.

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