419 scam: "William" <drdnielobaseki42@yahoo.com.hk> Request Assistance

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- drdnielobaseki42@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "William" <drdnielobaseki42@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:38:28 +0700
Subject: Request Assistance

Sir'/Madam,
I’m Dr Daniel Obaseki William, a son of Doctor Funsho O. William, who was killed by political opponent,here in Nigeria, due to his transparency and accountability in governance in political carer.
After his assassination,the opponent is hail bent over financially transaction with my late father to decamp from his incumbent winning party to theirs.
which they paid him $39 Million Dollar's.
They where now terrorizing me, as the next of kin, to forfeit some of my father properties and cash.
despite my co-operation,they will execute more of their evil desire against my sibling's.
Sir'/Madam, I'm seeking for your assistance to save me and family life, from evil men.
I wish to travel to your country, enabling me to secure the future of my generation.
Confirm to me your acceptance of this letter.
My private: drdnielobaseki42@yahoo.com.hk
Best Regard,
Dr Daniel Obaseki William,

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