419 scam: Elvis Sankoh <elvis444sankoh@yahoo.fr> Greetings From Dr Elvis ,

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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.
- +22966836241 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- mary.abasi37@yahoo.fr (Yahoo, France; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Elvis Sankoh <elvis444sankoh@yahoo.fr>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:36:09 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Greetings From Dr Elvis ,

Greetings From Dr Elvis Contact my secretary immediately,
Compensation for your past efforts
Compliments of the day and God's blessings. I am glad to inform you that I have successfully completed the transaction. The money has been transferred to Switzerland. I succeeded through the assistance of my new business partner from the United States of America. Currently I am in India with him for a business trip.

However, I did not forget your past efforts in helping me then though you weren't able to complete the project with me but honestly, I still appreciate your past efforts. In appreciation towards your assistance, we jointly mapped out the sum of $250.000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) and wrote in your favour a certified bank cheque, payable to your account only which was left with my secretary and you are expected to contact her immediately and negotiate with her the best way to send it to you.

Contact my secretary immediately you receive this mail at her contact information below and negotiate with her the best and safest way you want her to send the bank draft to you. Name: Mrs. Mary Abasi Call +22966836241, Email Address: mary.abasi37@yahoo.fr, Once again, thank you very much and remain blessed with your family.Let me know as soon as you receive your bank draft. Best Regards,
Dr Elvis G Sankoh

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