419 scam: Ahmad Rahim <ahmadrahim5050@gmail.com> GOOD NEWS TO YOU DEAR EMAIL OWNER,

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "remittanceatmdepartment@gmail.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" 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.
- remittanceatmdepartment@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Ahmad Rahim <ahmadrahim5050@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:24:52 +0100
Subject: GOOD NEWS TO YOU DEAR EMAIL OWNER,

Emirates National Islamic Bank of Dubai
Baniyas Square, Deira,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I have been mandated to inform you that your inheritance/contract fund of
(Five Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars) with our bank is due for
release into your nominated bank account. The audit report given to us,
shows that you have been going through hard times to see to the release of
your funds, which has been delayed by some dubious officials. We therefore
advise that you stop further communication with any correspondence outside
this office.
Kindly give us your contact details such as full names, telephone number,
address and email contact in order to process and send your funds without
further delay.
On behalf of:
Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Islamic
Emirates NBD (Islamic Bank Department)
Email(remittanceatmdepartment@gmail.com)
Whatsapp Or Text (+971559872867)Fax (+971524883301)
Yours Faithfully
Dr. Edgar Prosper
MD, ENBD, Islamic Banking Department

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