419 scam: "Mr. Mark Joe" <ceciledwards@sbcglobal.net> FROM MR. MARK JOE.

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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)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Mark Joe" <ceciledwards@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-To: markjoe2010@w.cn
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:25:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: FROM MR. MARK JOE.

Dear Friend,

My Name Is Mr. Mark Joe I am writing this letter in confidence believing to receive your urgent email.I need a honest and a trust worthy person to do joint business with.I am a manager of a financial institution ATLANTIQUE BANK BENIN I got your contact through a reliable source through Béninios chambers of commerce.

I am a married Man with two kids. I am writing to solicit your assistance in the transfer of $12,600.000.00 U.S D ollars. This fund shall be transfered to any designated account that shall be provided by you as my recepient.I have since, placed this amount of $12,600.000.00 U.S Dollars on an Escrow Coded account without a beneficiary (Anonymous) to avoid trace.

As an officer of the bank, I cannot be directly connected to this money thus I am impelled to request for your assistance to receive this money into your bank account on my behalf.

These shall be done through bank-to-bank transfer. All I need from you is to stand as the original depositor of this fund so that the fund can be transferred to your account. If you accept this offer, I will appreciate your timely response,
E- mail: (markjoe2010@w.cn).

Regards,

Mr. Mark Joe

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