419 scam: Dr.Edward Mantigal <whitbye4fdf@amathar.com> Your Prompt Response Is Essential. ::: ( dhana@aptesb.com ) ::: 12/5/2024 4:

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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:
- ",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)
- "top secret" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "dormant account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "dhana@aptesb.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Dr.Edward Mantigal <whitbye4fdf@amathar.com>
Reply-To: <antonioguterres1962@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 16:35:23 -0800
Subject: Your Prompt Response Is Essential. ::: ( dhana@aptesb.com ) ::: 12/5/2024 4:35:23 p.m. :: Reply Back Today

Untitled Document
Hello dhana@aptesb.com

I am Dr. Edward Mantigal, and I serve as the head of the Department of Financial Auditing Sector Surveillance at the International Financial Office. I discovered that USD35.5 million (US $35,500,000.00) had been abandoned in a dormant account since 2023. This over-invoiced amount could not be traced to any beneficiary, as all contract payments have already been made. I have moved these funds to a secure depository and securities in London, UK, following a plan to confiscate all unclaimed funds in UK banks. View the website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5171222.stm

This transaction demands strict confidentiality, as it is a top secret. No one outside my family is aware of the funds. However, if you are interested in participating in this venture, please feel free to contact me for a more detailed explanation and the procedures needed to fulfill this objective.

Please let me know if you can handle this fund transfer. Do not reply if you can't.

Your immediate positive response to this message will be highly appreciated.

Best regards.
Dr. Edward Mantigal W.

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