419 scam: Abdul Aziz Haniya <abdulazizhaniya09@gmail.com> CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL

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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:
- "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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Abdul Aziz Haniya <abdulazizhaniya09@gmail.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: abdulazizhaniya12@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:15:39 +0300
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL

Dear ,

I am Abdul Aziz Haniya working as personal assistance to the director of work in ministry of labour LIBYA. Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi totally brought destruction / pains and political instability to our great country and everything is practically difficult now. Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi who has been ruling our country for the past 42 years. He has refused to step down and this has lead the protectors seeking his resignation just like it happened in Egypt. As you can see the Nature of my Country Libya,
I honestly with Sincerity pleading and seeking your kind Assistance and Guideline to claim and transfer the sum of US$12,300,000.00 deposited in a Financial Firm as I am held by the Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi loyalist and threatening to be killed. I am seeking for your help because I want to transfer my Fund into your care/position in your Country for investment or Partnership investment with you as the date to claim the fund is due. Since we are not permitted to travel out now with other Ex-government officials. I seek for your help.
So if you are interested to help and assist me, then I will not hesitate to present you to the Security and Finance Company where I deposited the fund for the Claim and Re-transfer of the fund to your provided account in your Country, for onward investment partnership project with you. And I am honestly willing to offer you 40% from the total sum or 40% from the investment pending on your choice for your assistance.
I want to assure you that my partnership with you is 100% risk free and without any hitch, also I want to clear you about this, The fund is not from drug deal, itâ€™s not from Arms deals, itâ€™s not Government money and its not for any terrorist or illegal activity, why I am emphasizing on the confidentiality is because I don't want you to be worried or troubled over above issues. All legal papers regarding the fund is available and will be forwarded to you upon your assistance.
Hoping to hear from you soon. Please I expect your prompt reply and let our communication be by email as it is the safest means of communication for now .

Thank you and my regard to your family
Yours sincerely,
Abdul Aziz Haniya

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