419 scam: "ANDERSON GREEN."<infotex-ufanasta02@yandex.ru> YOUR URGENT RESPONSES IS NEEDED.

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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:
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "ANDERSON GREEN." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <andersonsgreen@ibibo.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 05:32:11 -0700
Subject: YOUR URGENT RESPONSES IS NEEDED.

Hello Dear ,

I am ANDERSON GREEN an American, I am 20 years old, I wish to seek for your assistance in a financial transaction, however, is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honor my request against your will. Your profile pushed me to send you this mail, I’m the Son of late Mr. Spencer Green, My father was an American Army. It is sad to say that he passed away in Iraq war, before his death in 2005, he told me about the funds concealed the sum of $11.6 Million United State Dollars. Deposited with a large investment & finance Firm.

I have in my possession the deposit Receipt which the finance bank gave to my late father on the day he made the deposit with the firm. I really don't know what to do than to seek your assistance in claiming these funds on my behalf.

I have been through a lot of hard times here in Germany, hidden for my life. The death of my father has brought sorrows to my life. I am in a sincere desire of your assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated. Will you permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can you honestly and willingly help me in this transaction?

2. Can I completely trust you?

3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money gets in your possession?

Please, read through and kindly get back to me as soon as possible.

My sincere regards,

Anderson Green .

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