419 scam: George Smith <bmwcarcompany33@gmail.com> FROM MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFER

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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:
- "money gram" (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. )
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.
- smith.g78@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: George Smith <bmwcarcompany33@gmail.com>
Reply-To: smith.g78@aol.com
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:57:37 +0100
Subject: FROM MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFER

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Attn: Dear:

We the Money Gram Board of Directors, We are contacting you regarding
your $10.5M USD which we have already programmed for immediate
transfer to you through Money Gram four payments daily.

We have already made this (2) Ref-Number control number available on
your name to enable you pick up your payment but before we can be able
to release the complete information you have to obtain Authorization
Release Permit.

below is (2) Ref-Number control number available on your name:

Ref-Number: 2386-3930
Sender Name:.........
Amount: $5,000 USD
Test Question: Color
Test Answer: Pink

Ref-Number: 4816-1247
Sender Name:.........
Amount: $5,000 USD
Test Question: Color
Test Answer: Pink

What you are requested now is Authorization Release Permit, which is
going to cost you $25 USD (only) please be aware that this is the only
charges/fees, as soon this is done, your funds will be release to you
in less than 45Mins through Money Gram.

Here is how to make the payment. you can send the $25 dollar via
Google play card, steam wallet card or iTunes card.

Waiting to receive the requested fee with your direct phone number.
Thanks for your understanding and Cooperation.

Best Regards,
W. George Smith .
Director Foreign Remittance
Email smith.g78@aol.com

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