419 scam: "MR. FAEQAH NEJAD" <nbd.nejad@gmail.com> I am looking forward to hear from you

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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:
- "million united states 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)
- ",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)
- "economic and financial crime commission" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
- "(efcc)" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. FAEQAH NEJAD" <nbd.nejad@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:43:35 +0400
Subject: I am looking forward to hear from you

Dear Sir/Ma,

I do understand the concern this letter will bring to you considering the
fact that it comes from a stranger, but be rest assured for it come with
good intentions.

I was going on a research, looking for a responsible and trustworthy person
that could help and assist me receive some fund. My name is Dr. John Oman
the personal assistance to Chief James Ibori, former governor of Delta State
of Nigeria who is currently been detain by the British metropolitan police
and also wanted by the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crime Commission
(EFCC) for embezzlement of public funds. Most of his asset in London and
other parts of the world have been frozen

I have a sensitive and private brief from Chief James Ibori in need of your
partnership to assist and receive funds amounting to US$35,000,000.00
(Thirty Five Million United States Dollars). Secretly deposited in a finance
company here in Nigeria quietly and It is not possible for this funds to be
invested here Nigeria anymore as the government is after Chief James Ibori
and his family. This is the reason why am arranging to move this funds out
quietly to a capable man or woman who can invest and manage this amount on
my behalf for safety and security reasons.

All I need from you is sincerity of purpose and dedicated honesty to enable
me confides to you the required trust necessary for the success of this
transaction. You have to understand that this is the genesis of our business
relationship.

The Modus operandi of moving the investment fund to you is simple. The funds
at the moment are deposited in a FINANCE COMPANY in Nigeria quietly. After a
proper arrangement must have been concluded between both parties, I will
give you full details on how you will received the funds quietly and
confidentially and commence Investment.

At the conclusion of this transaction 25% of the $35 million should be
deducted by you for your assistance, while the balance of 75% you will
invest and manage on my behalf quietly.

I am ready to invest in your company provided you will keep to our agreement
and return profit as at when due.

Please, respond to this message with your full details to enable me give
further directive on how we will proceed and conclude this confidential
transaction very quickly.

my private email is: dr.johnoman@live.com

B. Regards

Dr. John Oman

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