419 scam: "FRED PETER AGBAJE" <fredpeteragbaje@politician.com> INVESTMENT FUNDS TRANSFER TO YOU.

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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)
- "there is no risk involved" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "FRED PETER AGBAJE" <fredpeteragbaje@politician.com>
Reply-To: fredpeteragbaje@aol.in
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:02 +0300
Subject: INVESTMENT FUNDS TRANSFER TO YOU.

Attn: My Dear Friend,

It's my pleasure to introduce you to my Investment Plan in your
country, my name is FRED PETER AGBAJE JR, my father was a former
Nigerian senator, a former governorship aspirant before he was killed
by his political opponents in 2007 but before his death,he confided in
me and gave me the certificate of deposit he made in a finance trust.
I am 27 years old,i am now leaving in Sweden, I have your profile from
the internet and I have no doubt about your sincerity and capability
that you can handle this transaction as your record is incredible.

Summarily, my father left an estate and the sum of (US$40.5million)
deposited in SWEDEN and your assistance is needed for further
transfer of the fund to your country for investment purposes
consequent upon the unfavorable investment atmosphere here.

If you are interested, i shall update you with all the legal documents
to proceed with the claim of the funds and you are advised to provide
me with your valid NAMES, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS for validation of
the documents in your names and oral clarification and bear in mind,
that you will be rewarded with 30% of the funds upon successful
completion of this project.Confidentiality will be the order of the
day because of my political ambition, if you can not handle it and
have someone that is capable and trustworthy,inform me quickly and do
not forget that the fund is legitimate and this transaction 100% legal.

Get back to me as I will give you the full details and procedure on
how we shall go about it as there is no risk involved rather
understanding and confidentiality to enable us achieve our goal. Your
prompt reply will be highly appreciated.

Best regards and God bless you!

Thanks,

FRED PETER AGBAJE JR.

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