419 scam: "Mr. Riko Tasmaya" <psybills@bihotzgazteaikastola.net> Holla ! > 4/12/2023 <

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "you are required to pay " (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. )
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Riko Tasmaya" <psybills@bihotzgazteaikastola.net>
Reply-To: <info4685@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:13:56 -0700
Subject: Holla ! > 4/12/2023 <

From The Desk Of: Mr. Riko Tasmaya

Managing Director and Head of Global Banking, HSBC.

Jakarta, Indonesia.

https://www.hsbc.co.id

We write to inform you officially that we have received and confirmed a transfer authorization instruction from the United Nations Funds Investigation Unit in your favor valued at US$5,800,000.00 (Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand US Dollars Only). Please note that this approved long awaited Contract/Inheritance/Compensat ion payment instruction has been verified by our Legal Department through the rightful authorities.

Also note that all fees that you are required to pay for the release of your approved payment has been waived off. Your funds are now ready for release to you through HSBC Indonesia.

You are therefore advised to reconfirm as a matter of urgency the below informations for proper verification and validation of your claims documents to facilitate your payment without any breach of the law;

1. Your Full Names:

2. Your Home/Office Address:

3: Your Date of Birth:

4. Your Occupation:

5. Your Direct Mobile/Telephone numbers:

6. A scan copy of your identification.

Your urgent response is anticipated.

Kind regards,

Mr. Riko Tasmaya

Managing Director and Head of Global Banking, HSBC.

Jakarta, Indonesia.

https://www.hsbc.co.id

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