419 scam: WILLIAMS PHILIP <invitation@mydailyflog.com> Take a look at my MyDailyFlog Page :)

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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:

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.
- mcspike84@gmx.de

Fraud email example:

From: WILLIAMS PHILIP <invitation@mydailyflog.com>
Reply-To: WILLIAMS PHILIP <williams_philip@ymail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:36:24 -0600
Subject: Take a look at my MyDailyFlog Page :)

Take a look at my MyDailyFlog Page

Hi!

I set up a MyDailyFlog Page where I can post my latest and greatest photos
and I want to add You as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to
join MyDailyFlog! Once you join, you can also create your own page.

Thanks,
WILLIAMS PHILIP

P.S. Here is the link:
http://www.mydailyflog.com/go/invite_register/williams_philip/18884252&stc=16

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Unsubscribe: to opt out of further invitations from your friends to see
their DailyFlogs, please click below:
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Please do not reply directly to this email. Questions? Contact us -
http://www.mydailyflog.com/go/contact_us

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Anti-fraud resources:

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