419 scam: TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL <mrdavidchan13@gmail.com> URGENT REPLY FROM TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million 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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2347037723454 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- infor3555@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL <mrdavidchan13@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:39:00 +0100
Subject: URGENT REPLY FROM TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL

Transparency international.
16 P.O.W.Mafemi Crescent. Solomon Abuja _ Nigeria

Dear Sir / Madam,
Good Day

Transparency International has reached a consortium with the federal
government of Nigeria for the immediate compensation of victims of
Nigeria's widely known scam (419). A memorandum of understanding to that
regard was signed yesterday between the parties in an effort to
redeem Nigeria's battered image abroad.

Your name among others was mentioned by one of the syndicate who was
arrested at the airport by the American secret security service on his
way back from the UK. Because Information was gathered mostly
Nigerians was the UK Lottery scammers now that most of them was
arrested and confessional statement was made which some were very
useful. On this faithful recommendation, Mr. Greg Mac Alison a
delegate from (TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL) is currently in Nigeria to
monitor the compensation process. A total sum of Fifteen Million Dollars,
only will be released to your designated bank account as soon as you are
cleared for payment. Two credible banks in Nigeria and Ghana have been
assigned to make necessary payments.

ACCESS BANK NIGERIA PLC. Statistics have really shown that
Americans,Asians and Indians are the most victims of Nigeria fraud,
followed by Europe and Asia respectively.

This compensation notice is an effort from the Nigeria government to
restore the past glory of their great nation. From our records so far,
We are in a good talking relationship with more than seventy victims of
which fifty-one have been compensated.

You are to confirm your willingness to receive this compensation via a
return mail and also forward your full name and address, your direct
telephone number, age, sex and marital status. With this information,
we will be able to process and release the compensation to you without
any rigorous process. Be advised.

We wait to hear from you.

Transparency international.
Barrister. Ganir Williams.
Official Email : infor3555@gmail.com
My Whatsapp Number: +2347037723454
Senior Instructor

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