419 scam: Diplomat Tina Edward <misstinaedward@gmail.com> Attention please,

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "consignment " (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
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.
- misstinaedward@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Diplomat Tina Edward <misstinaedward@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 12:52:28 +0100
Subject: Attention please,

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Miss Tina Edward, United Nation Diplomatic Agent assigned to
deliver your consignment box valued US$3,500,000.00 (Three Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars) as indicated by United Nation
Compensation Award Committee.I have been trying to reach you about an
hour now to inform you that I will proceed today.However, send me your
below information to make sure I deliver to the rightful person.

Full name:______________
Address:__________________
Phone number:______________

The legal backup papers to prove to that the fund is no way related
with drug nor fraud money are intact. I will deliver your consignment
box to you successfully.Please try and reach me with your above
information.I have other deliveries to take care of in
Atlanta,Georgia. I can accompany you to your bank where you will
deposit the fund successfully without any stress. I have more vital
papers with me but I can only present you the hard copy when I reach
your house as that is diplomatic rule.Once you confirm your
information to me, I will proceed with your delivery immediately.

Looking forward to hearing from you and congratulations once again.

Diplomat Tina Edward
United Nation Diplomatic Agent
West African Unit.
Email: misstinaedward@gmail.com

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