419 scam: Mr. Joe Francis <bhp.com.au@cargill.colin.cn> Payment Notification

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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:
- ",000,000" (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.
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.
- city-national-bank@usa.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr. Joe Francis <bhp.com.au@cargill.colin.cn>
Reply-To: l14698083@gmail.com
Date: 18 Aug 2024 03:17:54 +0700
Subject: Payment Notification

Following a recent meeting with the Federal Government, we are
pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors has decided to
compensate you with $5,000,000.00 for your past losses. This
initiative is part of our efforts to restore the good image of
our federation, which has been tarnished by hoodlums and
scammers.

Meanwhile, you are advised to contact the UN payment bank, City
National Bank, New York, to process your payment. The City
National Bank will pay you through their online banking system,
providing you with full access to your funds. You will be able to
transfer cash to any local and international banks worldwide.

Contact Information for City National Bank:

Email: City-National-Bank@usa.com
Phone Number: +1 800-627-3999
Bank Manager: Mrs. Glades Harriet
Please be aware that City National Bank will charge a fee of $100
to set up your online account. This fee is required before they
can establish your account.

Next Steps:

Contact the Bank: Reach out to City National Bank using the
provided email or phone number.
Pay the Setup Fee: Be prepared to pay the $100 fee for setting up
your online account.
Kindly contact them and keep me updated on the progress.

Attached: My office ID for your reference.

Best Regards,

Best regards,

Mr. Joe Francis
UN Payment Director

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