419 scam: office file <canpals2@gmail.com> Greetings and best compliments of the season to you

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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:
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 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.
- ccfile6969@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: office file <canpals2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ccfile6969@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:56:03 +0100
Subject: Greetings and best compliments of the season to you

Director General,
Office Of The Presidency,
Compensation Department,
Abuja Nigeria.

From: Mr. Charles Ola (Director General Compensation Department)

Greetings and best compliments of the season to you

RE: Compensation Funds US$:2.5 Million

I am writing to inform you that the United Nation in collaboration with the
office of the presidency has decided to compensate you with the sum of
US$2.5 million as one of the scam victims. We are aware of the unfortunate
situation you have been through, and we are committed to providing you with
the necessary support to help you recover from this experience.

After a thorough investigation, it has been revealed that you were a victim
of a scam, and we deeply regret the inconvenience and the hardship that
this has caused you. As a result, we have decided to compensate you with
the sum of $2.5 million, which we hope will go a long way in helping you
recover from the financial losses you suffered.

We understand that this compensation cannot fully restore what you have
lost, but we hope that it will help you move forward and rebuild your life.
We want to assure you that the United Nation in collaboration with the
office of the presidency is committed to fighting against fraud and scam
activities and we are constantly working toward creating a safe and secure
environment for everyone.

Please note that the compensation will be paid to you through a secure and
verified channel, and we will provide you with further details on the
payment process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you.
However, you are to reconfirm your details to enable us, proceed with
immediate effect.

Your Full Name: _______________________________________________________
Contact Address: _______________________________________________________
Direct Telephone Number: _______________________________________________

Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hardship that you have
faced, and we hope that this compensation will help you in your journey
towards recovery.

You can text me, or reply on this email: ccfile6969@gmail.com

Sincerely

Dr. Charles Ola
Director General Compensation Department

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