419 scam: MARIE FRANCOISE <mariefrancoise.worldbankng@gmail.com> TRANSFER NOTIFICATION, PLEASE READ AND COMPLY AS DIRECTED

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: MARIE FRANCOISE <mariefrancoise.worldbankng@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:20:55 -0500
Subject: TRANSFER NOTIFICATION, PLEASE READ AND COMPLY AS DIRECTED

The World Bank
THE WORLD BANK HEADQUARTERS
1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433
UNITED STATES
Tel : (202) 473-1000

Dear Beneficiary,

*THE PAYMENT OF YOUR INHERITANCE FUNDS THROUGH WORLD BANK*

I write to inform you that the World Bank has taken over your payment.

You will now receive your funds through the World Bank.

We took over the payment of all Foreign Beneficiaries owed in African
Countries after our meeting with their Head of Government with the Approval
of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) and United Nations.

You are among the beneficiaries and are entitled to receive the sum of
US$15,000,000.00(Fifteen Million United States Dollars) as your inheritance
payment.

Please understand that our dealing with you is legitimate and very well
documented.

You have our 100% guarantee of receiving your funds.valued US$15 Million.

You are advised to send the following for processing and transferring your
funds:

YOUR FULL NAMES:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

BANK INFORMATION:

ANY OF YOUR NATIONAL IDENTITY:

Please be informed that we do not want any delay in finalizing your payment
and request that you should send the above requirement urgently.

I await your prompt response.

Sincerely,

MRS. MARIE N. FRANCOISE
WORLD BANK PAYMENT SUPERVISOR
THE WORLD BANK HEADQUARTER, Washington, DC 20433 USA

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