419 scam: "Mr. Colman Smith" <mrcolmansmith@gmail.com> YOUR PAYMENT

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- ",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)
- "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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Colman Smith" <mrcolmansmith@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrcolmansimthi@outlook.com
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:58:29 +0300
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT

*Central Bank of TurkeyInternal Affairs DepartmentNotification of Credit
from Central Bank of TurkeyDear Beneficiary, *

*It has come to our notice that you have been defrauded of your hard-earned
money by fraudsters from Africa and the rest of the world.During the last
Anti-Fraud meeting held in Washington DC USA, it was alarmed so much by the
rest of the world on the loss of funds by various foreigners to scam
artists operating all over the world today.After the meeting, we concluded
to redeem the good image of UK and African Countries, Therefore, an
outstanding payment of $1,500,000.00USD(One Million, Five Hundred Thousand
United States Dollars) has been ordered for each of the affected victims.
This is in accordance with our recommendations.However, these payments will
be made by Garanti BBVA Bank Turkey. As the authorized and corresponding
paying bank under the funding assistance of the World Bank.Note: A special
and reserved request Online Transfer System ( O.T S) was made that these
funds should be transferred to you in the most confidential environment
.You are required to e-mail us with your FULL NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER for
accuracy and to enable us transfer your funds as instructed.Anticipating
your prompt response.Yours in Service.Mr.Colman Smith,Internal Affairs
Department,Central Bank of Turkey *

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