419 scam: "My name is Natasha Raymond" <office@sszx.cn> The truth of the matter.

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
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.
- +447031892018 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- barrallenwhite@consultant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "My name is Natasha Raymond" <office@sszx.cn>
Reply-To: <barrallenwhite@consultant.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:57:16 -0600
Subject: The truth of the matter.

Hi,

I am one of the hardworking Americans that made their money in a cool way. My name is Natasha Raymond from Seattle, WA, though I'm thinking of relocating since I am now rich. I'm one of those who took part in the Nigerian contract many years ago and never got paid, I sent out over $42,000 in payments while in the US, trying to get my payment but it did not come through.

Before I decided to travel down to Africa with all my contract documents, and I was directed to meet an attorney in person of Mr. ALLEN WHITE, who happens to be a member of the CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE NOW IN LONDON, he explained everything to me, and made me understand that most people contacting us through emails with promises are all fakes.

He accompanied me to the paying bank for the claim of my contract payment after assisting me in getting all the paper works needed. My Contract payment worth $10,500,000.00 was directly deposited into my bank account in Seattle WA. Moreover, Mr.ALLEN WHITE showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your email address as one of the beneficiaries, for this reason, I will ask you to stop dealing with those people sending you false emails, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Mr. ALLEN WHITE today for your own good.

You have to contact him directly on this information below.

CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE OFFICE LONDON

Name: Mr. ALLEN WHITE
Email: barrallenwhite@consultant.com
Phone: +44703 189 2018

The only money I paid him after we met was just 750 British pounds for the paper works, take note of that.

I will advise you to contact Mr.ALLEN WHITE so he can help you to recover your overdue payment the same way he assisted me. Instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction.

Thank You and Be Blessed.

Mrs. Natasha Raymond.
Seattle, WA, 98101 USA.

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