419 scam: "JACOB BROWN" <jcbbrwn5@gmail.com> VERY URGENT & CONFIDENTIAL !!

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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:

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 send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "huge amount of money" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "JACOB BROWN" <jcbbrwn5@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 22:57:51 +0700
Subject: VERY URGENT & CONFIDENTIAL !!

Dearest,
Thanks for finding time to go through my mail. I am Jacob Brown, from Ghana, currently in Bangkok, Thailand. I am the only surviving son of late Mr. Peter Brown who died last year. Although I am a business novice and still mourn for my late father, I have an inclination and orientation for continued achievements and success.
Because I am the only child of my late father, I inherited a very huge amount of money ( I will not disclose the amount to you here and now as a matter of precaution!) which he deposited with a security company in Thailand for safekeeping.
I am contacting you because I want you to honestly and sincerely assist me to claim this money from where it was deposited and probably guide me in investing the fund in a worthwhile flourishing business over there. Although I am a novice in business, I have an eye on rigid properties. Your advice on other areas of private sector will be highly appreciated. I believe that you would be of great help in guiding me to a successful business investment in your country.I will appreciate if you will show interest in collaborating with me, as this transaction will benefit both of us on joint venture partnership.Furthermore I am ready to give you a good negotiable percentage cash reward for your assistance. Detailed information on other proceedings will be made available to you upon receiving your reply showing interest in collaborating with me as I look forward to your urgent reply.

Sincerely Yours,
Jacob Brown

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