419 scam: Bashir Mustafa <bashir196557@yahoo.com> Please treat with respect

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "keep this 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Bashir Mustafa <bashir196557@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <b.mustafa65@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:17:30 +0100
Subject: Please treat with respect

>From the desk of:
Mustafa Bashir

Dear Sir,

I am an investment consultant based here in Europe, I have a client ( a prominent Politician, currently seeking refuge in Europe, he is a Former adviser on Security Matters to one of the recently dethroned Libya Leader) who has (35Million EUROS) secured in security finance firm in Africa meant for further offshore investment only. He wishes to invest in a stable economy like in your country. His interest is in companies with potentials for rapid growth in long terms.
If we are to work together, a face to face meeting is inevitable. This transaction will not be executed thru internet, fax or phone without verification of the evidence Stuff on ground, signing of agreement and bank fund transfer papers inside the bank. Moreover: meeting each other will help in keeping our minds at a level of comfort with each other and build the trust, because a lot of criminals and bad things happens today in world thru the internet, making things difficult for those that have genuine reasons.
What we need to do is to arrange a face to face meeting in Africa or wherever at the premises of the finance house. Do all the documents signings at the bank, then move the money into your account in your country or anywhere u wish it will be safe.

My client is interested in placing part of his fund in your company, if your country's bylaw allows foreign investment.

Please treat with respect and turn down my offer by returning my mail. This way, I can search for other contacts. No matter your decision on this message, please keep this confidential and DESTROY if you are not interested.

Best regards,
Mustafa Bashir

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