419 scam: "HELLO"<xxxxxxx423@hushmail.com> PLEASE READ, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

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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.
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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- mailcenterr@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "HELLO" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cont.managg@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:23:41 +0100
Subject: PLEASE READ, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

The Manager
Barbados National Oil Company (BNOCL)
St Philips Barbados

Dear Sir,

It is a fact that we have not met before neither have we had any previous business dealings, but I strongly believe that with understanding and trust we can have a successful business relationship, partnership and investing in your company.

With my position as a top employee of the Barbados National Oil Company (BNOCL) I have access to very vital information which can be used to move money out of the Oil and Natural Gas Storage Terminal and other Ancillary services Account to any secured account you would provide out of Barbados, so that we can invest it in your company. Ultimately I need a foreigner like you to play an important role in the completion of this business deal, to enable you and I invest the fund into a lucrative investment in your area. Please, do not take this vital issue as the numerous scam mails you received nowadays, but a serious and mutually beneficial transaction.

The funds in question were sourced from over an invoiced billings and contracts for the Building of Oil Terminal and other Ancillary services by VECO CORPORATION and the Barbados National Terminal Company Limited a subsidiary of Barbados National Oil Company (BNOCL). I have done my homework very well and have machineries in place to ensure that these ventures succeed and I therefore asked of you if:

- You have a well serviced bank account that can receive huge transfer without suspicion from your bankers

- You have a good relationship with your bankers?

- You can guarantee the safety of these funds in your account pending my arrival for disbursement?

If YES, then I will need more information about you such as: Your Full Names, Your Contact Tel, Your Office /Residential Address, Your Occupation, Any form of ID. This information will confirm that I am dealing with the right person as you know I have to be careful to avoid dealing with a wrong person

On acceptance, Our Identities and total business plan package will be relayed to you in details. Please respond to this email using my personal confidential mail at mailcenterr@gmail.com

Best Regards

Manager
Barbados National Oil Company (BNOCL).

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