419 scam: UBANI VINCENT <yeoug298@gmail.com> Ubani Vincent

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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:
- "million 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)
- "my names are " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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: Fri, 1 Jul 2022 01:02:02 +0000
Subject: Ubani Vincent

I wish to inform you categorically, This may look familiar but it's
real and very truth, it is not mandatory nor will i in any manner
compel you to honor against your will. I need a mutual understanding
with you, this business is 100% Legal and risk free. I'll be most
grateful if you could help me with this deal, My names are Mr, Ubani
Vincent. In my bank department we discovered an abandoned sum of $15
million dollars, I want you stand as next of kin to the deceased fund.

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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