419 scam: "Rita Fowler" CONGRATULATION!!! YOU HAVE WON!!!nthlyPŒë¸"

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348027394935 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- izumichael34@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Rita Fowler" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <izumichael34@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:52:45 +0300
Subject: TESTIFY

Hello,

My name is Rita L. Fowler from Seattle, WA. I'm thinking of relocating since I am now rich. I am one of those that took part in the Nigerian contract many years ago and they refused to pay me, I paid over $20,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment but it did not come through.

I then decided to travel down there with all my Contract documents, And I was directed to meet an attorney in the name of Mr. Izu Michael, who happens to be a member of CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE, he explained everything to me, and made me understand that most people contacting us through emails with promises are all fakes.

He then took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Contract payment. I am one of the most happiest women on earth due to this development. My Contract payment worth $1,500,000.00 was Directly deposited into my bank account in Seatle WA,. Moreover, Mr. Izu Michael showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your email address as one of the beneficiaries, for this reason, I will ask you to stop dealing with those people sending you false emails, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Mr. Izu Michael

You have to contact him directly on this information below.

CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE

Name : Mr. Izu Michael
Email: izumichael34@yahoo.com.hk
Phone: +234-802-739-4935

The only money I paid after I met Mr. Izu Michael was just $270 for the paper works, take note of that.

I will advise you to contact Mr. Izu Michael so that he can help you to Deliver your fund the same way he assisted me. Instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction.

Thank You and Be Blessed.

Mrs. Rita L. Fowler.
Seattle, WA, 98101 USA.
206-203-4249

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