419 scam: Sandrine Nzi <sandrine_nzi20133@yahoo.co.jp> HELLO PLS,I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE

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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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The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "processing fee" (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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
- "barrister" (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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: Sandrine Nzi <sandrine_nzi20133@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 11:42:40 +0100 (BST)
Subject: HELLO PLS,I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE

HELLO PLS,I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE
Am Miss Sandrine Nzi. From Togo west Africa
I called you in respect of seeking your assistance for the possible delivery of my late fathers consignment box which its content contains the sum of four million five hundred thousand united states dollars ($4.5 million)only.In respect to the documents covering the consignment box which has already been paid for by my former beneficiary Mr. Micheal Edward from INDONESIA.

The problem started when he changed his mind concerning what was agreed and what he signed for in the agreement. It was agreed that he will take 20% of the fund as his commission while we invest with our share and still make him a partner with whom we will share profit from the investment .

He suddenly started demanding 40% after he paid part of the processing fees with the lawyer. The lawyer helped us pay most of the expenses while Mr. Edward paid part and after payment when the consignment was ready for delivery, he demanded for 40% which was too much for us to bear. We pleaded with him to take 25% so we can redraft the agreement but he refused and i therefore decided to stop the delivery to him and look for a new partner who will receive the consignment box on a 25% commission and once the box is delivered to you then Mr Edward can be repaid the amount which he spent on the documentation process.

Now I want you to be the new beneficiary to receive my consignment box ,the total amount of money spent by Mr Edward $1,250usd only .I am proposing 25% for you and then we get to your country, I will be under your guidance for investment and business and everything we earn you will still have 15% of it. Once you accept to be my new beneficiary ,i will immediately forward to you the contact information of my barrister ,he has been of great help to me since all this while.

I will be very grateful to hear from you .

With best regards

Sandrine Nzi.

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