419 scam: UBANI VINCENT <yeoug298@gmail.com> Hi - - - -

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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:
- "my names are " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: UBANI VINCENT <yeoug298@gmail.com>
Reply-To: rancis277@outlook.com
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:31:33 +0000
Subject: Hi - - - - - -

Bk sir,

Today been 19th April end 2022, We need God fearing person for
profitable business partnership proposal, My names are Mr, Ubani
Vincent. In my bank department we discovered an abandoned sum of $15
million, it's real and legal. I want you stand as next of kin to the
deceased fund and once this fund is transferred to your bank account,
Please you should not have any atom of fear in this business, It is 0
risk business.

If you have an idea of any business in your country where we can
invest this fund, kindly reply to me urgently and we will discuss how
to achieve this effectively. I'm willing to offer you the 40% of the
total amount for your assistance, while the balance shall be my
capital investment in your country when we come over.

Your Full Name..,
Your Cell Phone Number...,
Your Occupation....,
Sex.....,
Your Country.......

I am expecting to read from you soon.
Best Regards,
Mr. Ubani Vincent

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