419 scam: "Mr. Warren E. Buffett " <ifeg480@gmail.com> My name is Warren E. Buffett, you have been selected

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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:
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- ",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)
- "officefile1@gmx.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Warren E. Buffett " <ifeg480@gmail.com>
Reply-To: officefile22022@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 14:48:27 +1000
Subject: My name is Warren E. Buffett, you have been selected

Hello,

My name is Warren E. Buffett, an American business magnate, investor,
and philanthropist. I am the most successful investor in the world.
I'm a strong believer in giving while I live.' I had an idea that
never changed in my mind. That he should use his wealth to help people
and I have decided to give {$2,500,000.00} two million five hundred
thousand US dollars to randomly selected individuals around the
world.Upon receiving this email, consider yourself the lucky person.

Your email address was chosen online while searching randomly. Please
contact me as soon as possible before you travel to India for my
treatment so I know your email address is valid. Send me an email.
Thank you for accepting our offer, we are truly grateful. You can
Google my name for more information: Warren Buffet Or visit my website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett

Please contact my secretary with your full details below.

1) Full name
2) Full address
3) Phone number
4) Copy of ID
5) Sex and Age
6) Occupation

Contact email: (officefile1@gmx.com)
Name: Mr. Nelson Clifford Icardi
Phone: +1 516 597 8052 (What'sapp Only)

God bless you.
Regards
Mr. Warren E. Buffett Billionaire Investor

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