419 scam: ALBERS ERIC <sgtalbers.eric@gmail.com> HAPPY NEW MONTH OF ABUNDANT BLESSINGS DEAR CHOSEN ONE.

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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:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million us 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)
- "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
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.
- albers.eric@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: ALBERS ERIC <sgtalbers.eric@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 22:15:32 +0100
Subject: HAPPY NEW MONTH OF ABUNDANT BLESSINGS DEAR CHOSEN ONE.

Dear compatriot,
Based on your Good profile here and as my compatriot.i humbly solicit for
your assistance but sorry if your surprise by my proposal. My name is
Sgt.Albers Eric.A USA Army.I am working under Medical military unit here in
Kabul Afghanistan against war and peace keeping but recently i was posted
to work as Intelligence Agencies attached with United States of America
Embassy here in Afghanistan and to train Afghanistan soldiers who's gonna
protect their country, i am contacting you because of the business we did
with some of Afghanistan high Government officers which Generated me some
money, I have $5.5 Million US dollars that i successfully moved out of the
country, it is proceed from oil business deal we had with Afghanistan
citizens worth $194 million US dollars, the $5.5 million stated is my share
on the business and its legal. I need a good partner as your profile prove
you to be, someone i can trust.

The funds is temporary kept under the custody of a security company in Uk,
the most important thing i need right now is someone that i can trust to
assist me receive the money and secure it for me once the funds gets to
you, and i have made up my mind to compensate you with 30% out of the total
fund and you keep and save-guard the remaining 70% for me depending when I
am through with my military assignment in Afghanistan. Your own part of
this deal is to find a safe place where the funds would be invest for
further income.

My own part is sending it to you.If you are interested I will inform you
with more details. But the whole process simple and we must keep a low
profile at all times. I look forward to your reply and co-operation, and I
thank you in advance as I anticipate your co-operation,waiting for your
urgent response.
My regards,
Alternative email,albers.eric@yahoo.com
Sgt.Albers.

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