419 scam: "Elaine ONeal."<changluca@yahoo.com> Stop Contacting Those Scammers

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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "barrister.linkeljones@yahoo.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.
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.
- +2348023191167 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Elaine ONeal." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barrister.linkeljones@yahoo.cn>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:14:07 +0200
Subject: Stop Contacting Those Scammers

Greeting to you my dear friend

I am Mrs Elaine ONeal: I am a US citizen, 48 years Old. I reside Here in Washington, USA.I am one of those that executed a Compensation in Nigeria, many years ago And they refused to pay me; I had paid over $40,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment all to No avail. So I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents, And I was directed to meet Barrister. Linkel Jones (Mrs), who is the member of COMPENSATION AWARD COMMITTEE, and I contacted her and she explained everything to me. She Said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake. She took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment. Right now I am the most happiest woman on earth because I have received my Compensation funds of $800,000.00 Moreover, Barrister. Linkel Jones, showed me the Full information of those that are yet receive their payments and I saw your Name as one of the beneficiary, and your email address. Contact Her with the details below for her to assist!
you on getting your funds.

Barrister. Linkel Jones COMPENSATION HOUSE

Name: Mrs. Linkel Jones (Barrister)
Email: barrister.linkeljones@yahoo.cn
Tel: +2348023191167

Office Address: 13, Cole Street, Abuja Nigeria. You really have to Stop dealing with those people that is contacting you and telling you that fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking Advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing.

The only money I paid was just $320usd, for the paper work take note of that.

Once again stop contacting those people, I will advise you to contact Mrs. Linkel Jones (Barrister) so that he can help you to deliver your fund 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.
Elaine ONeal.

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