419 scam: "Attention Beneficiary." <williamsjohnson047@gmail.com> Attention:Beneficiary

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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:
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "atmcard347@hotmail.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
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.
- atmcard347@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Attention Beneficiary." <williamsjohnson047@gmail.com>
Reply-To: atmcard347@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:06:59 +0000
Subject: Attention:Beneficiary

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Dear Beneficiary,

It is with gladness,i write you this message,to congratulate you on
the successful release of the sum of $8 Million USD to you as your
entitlement fund; Credited to Online Bank ATM Card account that was
set up for you In INTERCONTINENTAL BANK PLC

Below is your Atm Card Reg Codes
Customer ID: 68388620872
Pass Code: f57s49x5a8xx56
Registration Code JKT110948G

The Metropolitan Courier is unable to complete the Delivery of your
ATM Card with the details we received from IMF, so we require some
more information in order to complete this transfer of your ATM Card

* Your Full Names:________________________
* Your Country: ___________________________
* Contact Address:_____________________
* Message Phone Number:_______________________
* Cell Phone Number:_______________________
* Home Phone Number:_______________________
* Fax Number:_________________________
* Occupation:_______________________
* Marital Status:_______________________ _
* Age:________________________

In order to resolve this problem, Please email us immediately. As soon
as this information is received.
Thank you as we anticipate your prompt response immediately.
Yours Faithfully,
MR George Williams
E-Mail,atmcard347@hotmail.com
Phone Number +1-208-269-4663

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