419 scam: Dario <bonfiliodariolucas@hotmail.fr> Gold Asset Investment Inquiry.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million 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)
- "my direct line" (a "direct line" in a scam usually means an untraceable mobile phone number used by a scammer in an internet cafe, a redirection service number that forwards to a mobile or a free voicemailbox in a different country.)
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.
- +22555707670 (Cote d'Ivoire, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Dario <bonfiliodariolucas@hotmail.fr>
Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 06:55:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Gold Asset Investment Inquiry.

Gold Asset Investment Inquiry.

Thanks and praise to the Almighty
God who makes it possible for my well being and Our successful trip from Italy down
here in West Africa since last week for my Dadâ€™s Medical treatments and for the
release of his 14 years Gold Contract (Bar Gold)under Capital Combined
Agreement with this Firm,EPG LTD CI. According to this Original Agreement Letter issued, this
Asset is valued 27 Million United States Dollars approximately.

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The High increase of my Dadâ€™s
illness here presently,has became a very sad moments indeed to my life which has
automatically reshedule our plans down here, we planed to finalised with the
Firm speedly and have the Asset back to Italy after his treatments enables me
to Continued my programs in school. But regarding his Health at present makes Doctor
was mandate me yesterday afternoon that i should try and Â fly him back to recommended
hospital, latest in a week time.

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So, my Dad decided and instructeded
me last night to research for a reliable Advisor, who can help us handle this
Asset wisely, for long-term bussiness relationship. Can your firm help us
handle this Asset wisely? In fullfilment to my Dadâ€™s expectations and to allow
me to Continued my programs enables me to achieve my own Abition in life.

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wish to finalised with you in time, for
you to have open contact with the Holding firm to enure immediate Shipping to
you before our departure soonest. I prefer you Call me earlier with this
address on your convinence time to know the best you can Assist in your Service.
Address:Rue: 35DC Abj. Koumassi-Abidjan, My direct line +225 5570 7670.

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Thanks and Best Wishes.

Yours Truely,

Bonfilio
Dario.

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