419 scam: "JOANNE CRAWFORD"<JOANNE@aol.co.uk> WORK WITH ME(JOANNE CRAWFORD).

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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:
- "dear friend" (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)
- "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)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
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.
- joanne.crawford@aol.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "JOANNE CRAWFORD" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <joanne.crawford@aol.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:53:32 +0100
Subject: WORK WITH ME(JOANNE CRAWFORD).

Dear Friend,

I apologize for using this medium to approach you, I hope you will have a good understanding on what i have to offer? Also note that my proposition is not Hoax, but that which will touch so many lives for the better both yours, Let me introduce myself to you, I am JOANNE CRAWFORD am an American citizen, presently undergoing medical treatment in doctors hospital Bahamas, I worked with the Saudi Aramcos for 30Years in Saudi Arabia for over a decade I married for 40 years without a child. My Husband left Millions, Properties and Companies with me. He Died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks. I vowed to use my wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society.

Since the doctor had confirmed my situation that I will not live long I have decided to give out my money to the poor. Deposited the sum of ?300,000,000.00 (Three Hundred Million Great British Pounds Sterling) with my Bank. Presently, this money is still there. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 25 days due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and
indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in the Tsunami in far Asia and the Hurricane Katrina Disasters, Japan Tsunami and Earthquake and Haiti Earthquake. I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth.

I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner I will not like and I also do not want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Almighty. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and because of the presence of my relatives around me always. I do not want them to know about this development.

With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank. I will also issue them a letter of authority and change of ownership certificate that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose.Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein.

Hoping to hear from you at my private email: joanne.crawford@aol.co.uk

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.

Kindly send me the details below:

Name:

Address:

Age:

Occupation:

Tel:

Mobile:

Waiting to hear from you.

Regards,
JOANNE CRAWFORD
Email: joanne.crawford@aol.co.uk

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