419 scam: "Mr.james ben" <patrickhupe675@gmail.com> 201.236.145.134

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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:
- "money gram" (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.
- ben713632@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.james ben" <patrickhupe675@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ben713632@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:04:36 -0700
Subject: 201.236.145.134

Attention,

Following the instruction to pay all scam victims $5.6 Million each by
IMF
through Money Gram service, we wish to inform you that your email
address
was one of the lucky ones to receive this prize. You will be receiving
$5000 daily until the whole amount is completely transferred to you,
today
we have already sent you $5000, 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. Phone
4. Occupation
5. Age

The above information should be directed to: Mr,James Ben telephone
number: text me or email (ben713632@gmail.com) also include this
transaction

secret code: MGX678G. 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
IMF as unclaimed.Your swift response will enhance our service, thanks
for
your co-operation
Regards,
Mr JAMES BEN
Money Gram global money transfer servic

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