419 scam: k_joseph kolia <k_josephkolia@hotmail.com> hello

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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:
- "waiting for your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you 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.

Fraud email example:

From: k_joseph kolia <k_josephkolia@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <k.joesphkolia@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:13:30 +0200
Subject: hello

Dear Sir,

Am Mr. joseph Kolia from Sierra Lone,
I am contacting you for your kind assistance for investment here in
South Africa.
.

I really want to invest towards real estate properties, Hotel and construction as the case may be.
But if their is any other investment you think that will be profitable for me, please let me know.
Am in South Africa for now and shall be waiting to hear from you.
Do forward me with your direct contact number for further telephone conversations for better understanding.

Waiting for your urgent response.

Regards

joseph Kolia
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