419 scam: "Gen.Hassan"<info@hassan.com> I NEED YOUR HELP FAST

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic security company" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
- "hassanhassan@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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: "Gen.Hassan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hassangeneral40@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:19:15 -0800
Subject: I NEED YOUR HELP FAST

I NEED YOUR HELP FAST

I am General Hassan A.Bin-Zafar of the Libyan Military. I and my colleague are Generals in charge of the oil wells and security of Libyan crude oil, have watched the incumbent president stash away over US$140billion through relatives and few friends abroad; during this ongoing political crisis in Libya until his death on this terrific date of 20th October 2011, please watch presstv.ir or other media telecast covering the invents and present happening in Libya.I lost the whole of my family to the Rebels.

I am contacting you to do a wish for me after having gone through your profile and being assured taht you will utilize the funds for the betterment of mankind. I sent to one of the west African country of Ghana through the diplomatic channel with a consignment in cash of US$5Million which I want you to take hold of in your country as I am badly wounded and the doctors have certified that I will not be able to walk in 12 months and besides the rebels are still searching to kill us all loyaliste of late President Quadaffi.I am taking treatment in hiding lying on my sick bed as I am writing with a private laptop.

All I require is for you to reconfirm your full Names, Age, Occupation , mobile number , copy of any of your valid iD Card or drivers lincense , send to my lawyer in Ghana to issue you power of attorney and trustee so that the security company will use their diplomatic delivery service to deliver the two boxes to you in your country AS MY APPROVED BENEFICIARY TO MY CONSIGNMENT CONTAIN $5M.

Be rest assured that this communication is totally free from all risks.

Furthermore understand that,as regards the laws of your country governing transfer of funds into the country legally,be informed that have put all these into proper perspective and I have gotten across to the director of the Ghana Diplomatic security company and he clearly informed me that there are legal procedures needed to legitimately transfer funds through diplomatic delivery process without violating the rules and regulations of the country and he informed me about International Non Inspection Certificate (INIC) that allows holding company make transfer and deliver without violating the laws.

Reply to my private email address : hassanhassan@w.cn

Allah Bless You.
Gen.Hassan A.Bin-Zafar

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