419 scam: WESTERN UNION PAYMENT DEPARTMENT GREECE <edahg643@gmail.com> (no subject)

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: WESTERN UNION PAYMENT DEPARTMENT GREECE <edahg643@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:

Hello Dear:

We have deposited your winning fund of ($2.5 million) at Western Union
of Greece Thessaloniki, after our last meeting regarding your funds.

You're very lucky that we contacted you today concerning your winning
fund, because we have been trying to replace another lucky person due
to the delay of your response. Yes! Your email has been rewarded with
the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand DOLLARS only
(â‚¬2.500,000.00).This award was selected through the internet, where
your Email address was indicated and notified. Its (ECB) European
Central Bank collaborates with Western UnionÂ® award 2022, connects
with the (Western Union of Greece) However, we cannot proceed with
your transfer in Western Union bank with your email address alone;
therefore we require some information from you to proceed with your
reward transaction in our payer out bank office. Please! Provide us
with the following details listed to avoid a wrong transfer in our
Bank.

1. Your full name:-------------------------------
2. Home address:-------------------------------
3. Country:---------------------------------------
4. Phone Number:--------------------------
5. Occupation:----------------------------------------
6. Scan copy of passport or ID card:------------------

As soon as these details are received and verified, your reward fund
will proceed at once.We are waiting for your urgent feedback.With
respect

Dr. Achilleas Abdera, Greece Western Union cashier.

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