419 scam: "Mrs. Gladys Newman"<test@kamy.com.vn> ACCEPT THIS DONATION TO HELP THE CHARITY !!

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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 beloved," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "mrs.gladysnewman@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Gladys Newman" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrs.gladysnewman3435@live.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 02:53:57 -0500
Subject: ACCEPT THIS DONATION TO HELP THE CHARITY !!

OGreetings My Dear Beloved,

My name is Mrs. Gladys Newman, widow to late Mr. James Newman, former owner of PETROLEUM AND GAS Company and international businessman, here in Kuwait. I am 62 years old, suffering from long time cancer of the breast. From all indications my condition is really deteriorating and it s quite obvious that I Owen to live more than 2 months according to my expert doctors. This is because the cancer has gotten to a very bad stage, I don't want your pity because I know everybody will die some day, but i need your trust in this regard.

My late husband died early last year from heart attack, and during the period of our marriage, we couldn't produce any child. My late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his business and wealth. I have now decided to spread all my wealth, to contribute mainly to the development of charity in Africa, America, Asia and Europe. I'm sorry if you are embarrassed by my mail, but if for any reason you find this mail offensive, you can ignore it and please accept my apology. Before my late husband died he was a major oil tycoon, in Kuwait and deposited the sum of USD$150 Million (One hundred and fify Million United States Dollars) with United Trust Bank,United kingdom. Here in London some years ago, that's all I have left now, I need you to collect this funds and distribute it yourself to charity homes and the needy.

As soon as I receive your reply, I Shear write my will through a barrister from the British High Court Of Justice in your name as my next of kin here in London to proff you to be a beneficiary of the funds for the bank can release the funds to you when you or the barrister has contacted them, i want you to get back to me immediately with out any delay, I guarantee you that this transaction is 100% risk free and will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you and my barrister. let me know your readiness in regard for the benefit of the less fortunate people, which is also going to be a source of blessing to you and your family, due to my condition i will not be able to get that don my self any more, pleass i do not want you to entertain any form of delay because if you entertain any delay in response, it will give me room in sourcing for other person.

God Bless,
Yours Beloved Sister
Mrs. Gladys Newman
E-mail:mrs.gladysnewman098@live.com or mrs.gladysnewman@live.com

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