419 scam: "Mr. Tyson T. Abston" <wendyarandas@sheldonisd.com> [EXTERNAL EMAIL

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- ",500,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Tyson T. Abston" <wendyarandas@sheldonisd.com>
Reply-To: <mrtyson09121@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 10:43:41 -0700
Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL - USE CAUTION] Dear Sir/Madam,

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. DO NOT click links, provide credentials or open attachments unless you validate the sender and know the content is safe.

Corporate Headquarters
Guaranty Bank & Trust N.A
Address: 100 West Arkansas Street
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, United States.

Dear Sir/Madam,

This official letter is to inform you that (Mr. Wong Ying Sum) was in
our office as your legal representative to claim your approved fund
valued $10,500,000:00 dollars from this bank. Mr. Wong Ying Sum,
advised the management of this bank to transfer your approved fund
valued $10,500,000:00 dollars into his personal bank account
information below.

Bank Name: Citibank
Bank Address: 26542 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Bank Account Number: 42008685929
Bank Routing Number: 322271724
Bank Swift Code: CITIUS33
Bank Account Name: Mr. Wong Ying Sum.

The above-mentioned person (Mr. Wong Ying Sum) said that you
authorized him to help you and claim your due fund from this bank as
your legal representative. Youâ€™re advice to confirm if we should
proceed with the final release of your approved fund valued
$10,500,000 dollars into (Mr. Wong Ying Sum) above bank account. We
hereby anticipate your swift response.

Banking with Guaranty Bank & Trust certainly opens several doors for
you. Thank you for banking with us.

Sealed,

Mr. Tyson T. Abston.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer - Guaranty Bank & Trust N.A.

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