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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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr Eric James" <info@iruka.co.jp>
Reply-To: mw086111@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:58:45 -0700
Subject: Thank you,

DEPARTMENT OF EXXON MOBIL REWARD
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
TEXAS 75039-2298, UNITED STATES

This is the Department of Exxon Mobil reward. We have a vital mission: To appreciate our customers and offer a reward for their patronage so far. Good morning, this is my second email to you without your response, i am re-sending it to you in case you didn't receive the one sent last week.

I am here to inform you that your E-mail address appeared in the reward raffle list of beneficiaries that will receive their reward payment this month.The payment is an appreciation reward for individuals whom have accessed this services:

Registered members
Purchase gas from our station
Viewed our Adverts online
Signed up for our Newsletter
Having an Exxon mobil card
Used any of our sub-services

Your E-mail ID was selected by our AI Reward raffle system of DEPARTMENT OF EXXON MOBIL REWARD as one of the winners of our reward raffle list. You will receive your Exxon Mobil reward payment via Bank direct wire deposit to your personal bank account or through EXXON Mobile debit card which allows you to make a weekly withdrawal of $100,000, and the Card can also be used for online payment etc.

This message is therefore a notification that you are entitled to receive One Million Five Hundred thousand united states dollars $1,500,000.00 and gas for 12 months at any of our gas stations.

We wish to inform you that our department of Exxon Mobil reward is operating in accordance with Texas Lottery Commission policy and United States Department of Treasury (Internal Revenues Services) have issued clean money certification regarding this reward payment.

You are to adhere strictly to directives from our department of Exxon Mobil reward for easy processing of your reward.

Kindly provide the below details as quickly as possible.

1. Full Name
2. Contact Address
3. Occupation
4. Mobile Phone No

Thank you,
Yours Faithfully,
Dr Eric James,
Exxon Mobil Corporation
5959 Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75039-2298, United States

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