419 scam: Nancy <nancy.dawson7@btinternet.com> URGENT REQUEST

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Nancy <nancy.dawson7@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: nancy000dawson011@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 04:55:13 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: URGENT REQUEST

My Dear Friend,

After going through your profile i decided to contact you because i know we can work together as one, i belived that if we agreed together we can get the best of friendship.

I want you to help me invest my money into a profitable business in your Country as my partner. My father was into real estate business for many years before he was assassinated from business trip. Please I will be glad for your help I demand you treat this very confidential this is because I have suffered a lot of setbacks as a result of incessant political crisis in here, the death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest this fund under your care in any business of your choice since I'm still too young to manage it.

I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:
1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the box has being delivered to your country and I will come over to meet you?

Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
Immediately I confirm your willingness, I will send to you more details involved in this matter. In summary, I will like you to keep it to yourself and don't tell it to anyone for I am afraid of losing my life and the money.
Kind Regards,
Miss Nancy

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