419 scam: "Angella Murungi"<amurungi09@aim.com> Re: In need of your attention

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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:
- "search for a reliable person" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "100% hitch free" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Angella Murungi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <anmurungi@live.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:14:30 +0100
Subject: Re: In need of your attention

Your recommendation was made known to me during my search for a reliable person whom I can trust for this viable and reputable business transaction.

I am Angela Murungi, an auditor with CFC Bank Nairobi, Kenya. My boss, Richard Viser, who is the Chief Executive Officer, has made a huge profit since he assumed office in 2006. He has equally contributed to the enhancement of the well being of the staffs of CFC Bank. However, his position will be expiring by December 2010.

Due to this development, he called my attention to seek for a trustworthy person whom we can rely on to move out the sum of Nine million, two hundred and fifty thousand United States Dollars (US$9.250M).

This sum of US$9.250 Million realized from undeclared taxes and abandon funds was discovered after the current auditing. He has agreed with the chief Accountant and I to put all the necessary machineries to ensure we get a reliable person who can secure this fund pending our readiness for disbursements.

Sequel to this development, your role will be extremely to secure the fund for us by providing banking details where the fund will be transferred, and also your private email address, phone / fax numbers for easier and urgent communications. This will enable us expatiate action to ensure a hitch free transaction. As soon as you respond to this, we will open an immediate communication with you.

Therefore upon finalization, a total of 30% of the US$9.250 million will be release to you for your assistance in secure this fund.

Finally, we are assuring you 100% hitch free while the transaction lasts and hopefully all will be get done in the next 21 working days. Please you are kindly advised to contact me as I will be your guide in this transaction.

Yours faithfully,

Ms. Angela Murungi

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