419 scam: western union <gw390848@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:
- "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. )
- "million 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)
- "westernun2018@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "westernun2018@outlook.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.
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: western union <gw390848@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernun2018@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 20:03:59 +0100
Subject: Attention:Beneficiary

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FROM WESTERN UNION HEAD OFFICE WYOMING MICHIGAN.
FOREIGN OVERSEA MANAGER.
E-Mail:westernun2018@outlook.com

Attention:Beneficiary

There is a transfer file in our office and your email address is
attached to it, the file contains the sum of $4.7 Million US Dollars
to be transferred to you, The transfer file expiring date is soon, so
I decided to write you an email to know how the money can be
transferred to you.

If you wish to receive this money in your Bank Account, that will be
the easiest way, Or it can be sent to you by our service Western Union
and that will be sent on installment,You can receive a maximum Amount
of $10,000.00 daily.

Confirm this mail to know how the money can be transferred to you,
this is urgent.

This fund transfer has less than a week to be cancelled if its not sent to you.

Email me your following details:

1) Full name
2) Address
3) Country
4) your telephone number
5) Age

Pls I'm waiting for your reply with the required information's.

If any clarification, Do not hesitate to ask me.

Thank you.

Sincerely
Mr,Daniel Brown
FOREIGN OVERSEA MANAGER
WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER
E-Mail: westernun2018@outlook.com

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