419 scam: Gabriek Karamoh <099887765@laposte.net> GREETINGS

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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:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a "dying merchant" scam.
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.
- gabrielkaramoh@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Gabriek Karamoh <099887765@laposte.net>
Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 13:32:33 +0100
Subject: GREETINGS

I am Mr Gabriel karamoh, a merchant in Dubai, Arab Emirate. Presently i Â have been diagnosed with Cancer inÂ teaching Hospital in the city of Â Cotonou Benin Republic which was discovered very late, due to my laxity Â in caring for my health. It has defiled all forms of medicine, Right now Â I have only about a few months to live, according to my Medical Doctor. Â I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared Â for myself but the oil business. Though I am very rich, I was never Â generous, I only focused on my business as that was the only thing I Â cared for. But now I regret all this as I now know that there is more to Â life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world.

I Â want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul and so I have decided Â to give arms to charity organizations and give succor and comfort to the Â less privileged and motherless babies, as I want this to be one of the Â last good deeds I do on earth, I have 4.7 Million in the Vault of a Â Financial company, I want you to collect this deposit on my behalf and Â disburse it to the Bangladesh factory collapse victimsÂ in Asia, Â magnitude earthquake in East Texas, earthquake disaster in Kepulauan Â Barat Daya Indonesia, for the less privileged and other countries that Â are in need.

I will set aside 40% for you for your time and efforts.
I wish to hear from you soon. ( gabrielkaramoh@yahoo.com )
God bless you,
Gabriel karamoh

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