419 scam: "JAMES MODENI"<james_mensah8@msn.com> Investment.

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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:
- "necessary legal documents" (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. )
- "million united states dollars" (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)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "JAMES MODENI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <james.modeni20@live.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:55:30 +0100
Subject: Investment.

Read This Message And Get Back To Me,

This letter must come to you as a big surprise, but I believe it is only a day that people meet and become great friends/ business partners. I Mr. James Modeni, currently Head of Corporate Affairs Department with a reputable bank here in South Africa.

I write you this proposal in good faith, believing that I can trust you with the information I am about to reveal to you. I have an urgent and very confidential investment proposa for you. On June 5th, 2000, British business tycoon Mr. Webster Alexander made a (Fixed Deposit) of $27.5million United States Dollars in my bank and I happen to be his account officer before I was moved to my present position recently. The maturity date for this deposit contract was last 3rd of November 2011. Before this date, I have tried my possible best to locate a Next of Kin to late Mr.Webster Alexandar, but all efforts proved abortive, because all his family, including his Son In-Law and children died in the plane crash of Concorde Air France Flight AF4590 which took place on 25th July 2000, some months after he did the deposit in my bank. You can read more story about the plane crash by visiting this website; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/859479.stm

I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim you may make for All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal through, I guarantee that this transaction is 100% risk free and will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law can also Confirm the Below information immediately for easy communication:

1. Full Name
2. Address
3. Age And Sex
4. Occupation
5. Mobile Phone Number
6. Nationality.

If you accept to work with me, I want you to state how you wish us to share the funds in percentage, so that both parties will be satisfied. I shall explain to you in details how we shall handle the transaction once I receive your response. Thanking you in advance and may God bless you.

Please, treat with utmost confidentiality. I shall send you copy of the deposit slip issued to Mr.Webster Alexander when the deposit was made for your perusal. I wait your urgent response.

Regards,
Mr.James Modeni.

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