419 scam: "Mrs. Shirley Oswald."<claimyourfund@webtv.net> Dear Friend, UNFINISHED TRANSFER OF YOUR FUND!!!

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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "fudiciary" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +2347055462036
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.
- barr.clevecole02@gmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Shirley Oswald." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barr.clevecole02@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:26:36 -0700
Subject: Dear Friend, UNFINISHED TRANSFER OF YOUR FUND!!!

Dear Friend,

Due to your effort, sincerity, courage and trust worthiness you showed at the
course of the Uk Online Lotto Winning cheque shipment to your location, I want
to compensate you and show my gratitude to you with the sum of $600,000.000. USD
(Six Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) I have authorized the finance house
where I deposited the money to issue you an international certified bank draft
cashable at any bank in your country.

My dear winner,I will like you to contact the CEO in charge of the finance
house for the collection of this international certified bank draft.

The name of the Person with your Cheque.

COMPENSATION AND FINANCE HOUSE HEAD OFFICE

CONTACT AGENT : Mr Cleve Cole
mobile: +234 705 546 2036
Email: barr.clevecole02@gmail.com
Finance and Security House
United Kingdom Deposit Firm
FSH Towers

At the moment, I am very busy at Sydney,Australia because of theinvestment
projects which myself and my new partner Mr Peter Hills and George Spencer of
CTL Company are having at hand.

Finally, remember that I have forwarded instruction to the Mr Cleve Cole at the
finance house on your behalf to send the bank draft to you as soon as you
contact him without delay. Please I will like you to accept this token with good
faith as this is from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks and God bless you and your family.

And now the current policy of the Lotto organiser is that if an emerged winner
fails to claim up his/her winning cheque it's now mandatory that
this fund can be remitted or forfeited to the fudiciary agent in charge of this
winners file.

1. Full Name:
2. Residential Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. Fax Number:
5. Occupation:
6. Sex:
7. Age :
8. Nationality:
9. Present Country:

However, I want you to contact him immediately as soon as you receive this
information because he is leaving for the UK by the end of next monthand this
might cost a delay for you to receive this draft.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks and nice to hear from you... Happy Holidays in advance!....

Sincerely,
Mrs. Shirley Oswald
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