419 scam: "miss Talitha van Zon"<talithavanzon@rocketmail.com> BE MY PARTNER

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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:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- ",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)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "miss Talitha van Zon" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <talithavanzon@rediffmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:47:09 -0700
Subject: BE MY PARTNER

Hello

With due respect, trust and humanity, I write this letter to you seeking your help and assistance, though it is difficult since we have not met before In Libya or any where regarding your business profile and sincerity, I beleive that you are capable and reliable in handling this urgent international transaction of this sort.

I am miss Talitha van Zon, former girlfriend to Mutassim Gaddafi (Former Libya President,Late Muammar Gaddafi’s fifth son). Mutassim Gaddafi was reported dead 12:02 GMT, 22 October 2011 .My late 34-year old lover,Muammar was reported killed in a gun battle during the final push on Sirte. You have a look on this(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051857/Gaddafi-dead-Dictators-son-Mutassim-pictured-moments-execution.html)

Before his death,on the 2nd of June, 2011 at his Tripoli homes, he disclosed to me about the money he deposited with a security company in Europe containing US$42,500,000.00 (Forty two million, Five hundred thousand dollars) and my name was the next of kin and the original document of deposit is intact.

For the fear of people working with the security firm not to raising eye brows over the money, I decided to contact you seeking for your help, For you to stand as My late Mutassim Gaddafi business assocaite in the security company and have the money claim out from the security firm.

I planned to invest the rest of the money in your country under your guidiance if only you will help me and be a trust worlthy, some body that I can trust with my life. If you are willing to help me try as much as possible to reach me through the email to enable us proceed in earnest towards concluding all transaction.

Dear, bear in mind that my life depend on this fund and I do hope that this money will be safe when finally transfer into your care. I do hope of establishing a rewarding and good relationship with you and your family after this transaction.

Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.

Thanks for your co-operation and God bless.

Best regard.

miss Talitha van Zon

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