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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "await your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a next of kin 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.
  • thomasellacoperates@yahoo.com.my (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • thomas_ella001@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?utf-8?q?thomas=20ella?= <thomasellacoperates@yahoo.com.my>
Reply-To: thomas_ella001@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 09:12:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL.


Saya ada alamat e-mel baru!Sekarang anda boleh kirimkan saya e-mel di: thomasellacoperates@yahoo.com.my

DR THOMAS ELLA


NIGERIA NATIONAL


PETROLEUM CORPORATION


21 VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS



ATTENTION,



PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL



Before I start, I must first apologize for this unsolicited mail to you. I

am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a

relationship, but as time goes you will realize the need for my action.


Having consulted with my colleagues and based on the information Gathered from the Nigerian Chambers Of Commerce And Industry, I have the privilege to request your assistance to transfer the sum of (45,500.000.00) FORTY-FIVE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS,into your accounts.


The above sum resulted from an over-invoiced contract, executed, Commissioned and paid for about three years (3) ago by a foreign contractor.


This action was however intentional and since then the fund has been in a suspense account at The Central Bank Of Nigeria Apex Bank. We are now ready to transfer the fund overseas and that is where you Come in. It is important to inform you that as civil servants, we are Forbidden to operate a foreign account; that is why we require your assistance.



The total sum will be shared as follows: 60% for us, 35% for you and 5% for local and international expenses incidental to the transfer.



The transfer is risk free on both sides and all necessary legal documents will be in place to back up any claim we may make. I am an accountant with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).



If you find this proposal acceptable,we shall require the following documents1) Your banker name and address (2) Your private telephone and fax numbers for confidentiality and easy communication.(3) Your full name and address.



Alternatively we will furnish you with an application form which you will file and apply directly to the Central Bank of Nigeria, where this money was deposited, along with a breakdown explaining, comprehensively what we require of you. With the full assurances this business will only take us up to (14) working days to accomplish.


All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this dealthrough.



Await your urgent response.And here is my private email address:


thomas_ella001@yahoo.com



Yours Sincerely



Dr. Thomas Ella.


- Rev Ella



- thomas ella

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