419 scam: PASTOR KEVIN MOORE <umarrabu3265@gmail.com> ATTENTION

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "activation fee" (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.
- venname507@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: PASTOR KEVIN MOORE <umarrabu3265@gmail.com>
Reply-To: venname507@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:21:51 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION

Attention,

Following the instruction because the new elected president of IMF has
decided to pay all scam victims $10 Million each through our Bank
service , we wish to inform you that your email address was one of the
lucky ones to receive this prize. but to make sure that there is no
mistake; the reference information cannot be forwarded now until you
confirm the following:

1. Name
2. Address
3. Cell Phone and Whats App number
4. Occupation
5. Age
Account number and bank name

The above information should be directed to Pastor Kevin Moore, at
this email:(venname507@gmail.com) also include this transaction secret
code: JAX80K. Note: Your file will expire after 7 days if there is no
response, then we will not have any option than to return your fund to
the office of the president as unclaimed.Your swift response will
enhance our service, thanks for your co-operation

NOTE;THERE IS A LITE FEE of $50 US DOLLAR FOR your ( TRANSFER
ACTIVATION PERMIT ) YOUR FUND.before this payment can be release to
you. And you are get steam card or iTunes card to use for the transfer
activation.

We looks forward to receive the TRANSFER ACTIVATION fee together with
your full information, to enable us release this transfer payment
$10million USD for you to receive it .
Regards,
Pastor Kevin Moore.

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