419 scam: "FAZAL IBRAHIM YOUSSEF" <info@mybeloved.com> I HAVE US$6,000,000.00 IN GOLD, I WANT YOU TO TAKE CUSTODY OF THE GOLD FOR THE

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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 beloved," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- ",000,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "FAZAL IBRAHIM YOUSSEF" <info@mybeloved.com>
Reply-To: fazalbrahim@all4god.co.uk
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2011 22:56:15 +0800
Subject: I HAVE US$6,000,000.00 IN GOLD, I WANT YOU TO TAKE CUSTODY OF THE GOLD FOR THE SAKE OF ORPHANS

Dear Beloved,

I am Fazal Ibrahim Youssef. I am 74 years old, I am citizen of Saudi
Arabia,but I am resident in Hull City England. I was born an orphan. I have
no father or mother,and I have no relatives. In my youth, I struggled and
worked hard and Almighty Allah blessed me abundantly with riches.I used to be
a dealer in GOLD and DIAMONDS.I am now old and sick.I have no wife
and i have no children. I did no get married due to a personal health reason
I cannot disclose to you.

For 3 years now I am seriously sick. The illness got complicated and I
suffered a heart attack which resulted to paralysis,and affected my speech
and hearing.I can no longer talk and I am also deaf. I send you this mail
with the help of my care giver/private nurse attending to my health. I have
little time left for I will soon depart these sinful world, so I have
committed it to spreading my remaining wealth towards better health care and
housing for the less privileged children and orphans.

I don't know you, But my heart directs me that I must choose a total stranger
to carryout these task. Due to my condition and the wish of Almighty Allah I
am contacting you with the hope that you will carryout my instruction for the
sake of humanity.

I have US$6,000,000. 00 in GOLD, I want you to take custody of the Gold, sell
it. After selling the Gold, you will use the money to build an orphanage home
in your community. You will name it FAZAL IBRAHIM YOUSSEF ORPHANAGE HOME.
This is my heart desire. You must follow my wish for it will gladden the
heart of Almighty Allah. If you are ready to do this and carryout my wish,
then send me your:

Full Names:
Address:
Telephone numbers to my email: [fazalbrahim@all4god.co.uk]. With the help of
my care giver i will be in contact with you.

I await your reply. May Almighty Allah extend his mercy over your household.

Yours faithfully,
Fazal Ibrahim Youssef
Email: fazalbrahim@all4god.co.uk

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