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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:

• 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 ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "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)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447922676041

Fraud email example:

From: "davide greenhalgh" <davidegreenhalgh1@mobimail.mn>
Reply-To: david.greenhalgh@live.com
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:46:45 +0100
Subject: From: Barr. David Greenhalgh


From: Barr. David Greenhalgh

Solicitor & Notary

Clarkson Wright & Jakes

London -UK.

Mobile: +447922676041

Fax: +448709743521



Attention:



I solicit for your attention with the understanding that any facts or
opinion expressed by me are giving in confidence and solely for your
personal information, and if used judiciously is for our mutual benefits.



My name is barrister David Greenhalgh, solicitor and notary to Chief James
Ibori, an Ex-Governor of Delta State in Nigeria who handed over to a new
civilian dispensation on the 29th of May, 2007.



I got your reference from the London Business and Profession Promotional
Council, and confirmed the information from your country's trade department.
And I do hereby solicit your assistance as regard to the sum of US$46.8m (
Fourty -Six Million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) presently
entrusted with the custody of a Security Company in Europe by my client,
Chief James Ibori.



These funds were generated from Delta State of Nigeria Oil & Gas bunkering
unit as at the time my client was still the Executive Governor of Delta
State. It is a well-known fact that inspite of the huge revenue the Federal
Government of Nigeria generates mostly from Delta State Onshore/Offshore Oil
dichotomy, the people of this states are living in abject poverty. In fact,
all initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria to improve the lives of
the people of the Niger Delta States is a charade. Consequently, during the
era of my client as the Governor of Delta State, the council of Elders and
the paramount rulers of the state deviced a means of exploring their God
giving oil and gas for their collective interest. That is the source of the
funds and it's for the management of these funds that contacted you for our
mutual benefit.



This assignment is planned as follows: You will be offered Ten Percent (10%)
of the total sum of money (USD46.8 Million) as commission for your
assistance. Eighty-five percent (85%) will be for investment in lucrative
business ventures of your choice in your country. Or, in well-diversified
growth investment portfolios comprised primarily of equities listed on the
Stock Exchange of countries of your choice. The remaining five percent (5%)
for miscellaneous expenses for this assignment.



As one of the former governors in Nigeria charged with money laundry by the
new leadership of the Nigerian Government, my client's assets have been
confisticated by the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Therefore, I
advice you maintain absolute confidentiality in the course of this
transaction.



I assure you that this transaction is 100% risk free. As one of the former
top government officials of the Nigerian government and in spite of the
political undertones of these charges, scandals will ruin his chances of
winning these cases in the court of law. Thus, the importance of absolute
secrecy in this deal.



Prompt response to this assignment is necessary because we have limited time
as the newly elected government is becoming furious over matters concerning
his predecessor. Visit the appended link for more details and clarification:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7035427.stm



Upon receipt if your consented response to this letter, we shall avail you
the detailed process of securing the legal documents for this assignment to
enable us proceed accordingly.



My direct cell phones numbers is indicated for oral discussion. It is
important that you include yours for easy communication.



I wait in anticipation for your reply.



Yours faithfully,



Barr. David Greenhalgh

Solicitor & Notary.

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