419 scam: "Mr. Philip Ikeazor." <psanon@univ-ouaga.bf> RE

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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:
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- +2347082260906 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Philip Ikeazor." <psanon@univ-ouaga.bf>
Reply-To: "Mr. Philip Ikeazor." <philipikeazor2001@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 00:47:34 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: RE

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Hello,

I feel quite safe dealing with you in this mutual beneficial transaction. Though, this medium (Internet) has been greatly abused, I choose to reach you through it because it still remains the fastest, surest and most secured medium of communication, However, this correspondence is purely private and it should be treated as such. I also guarantee you that this deal is hitch free from all what you may think of.

I used my good office to discover the sum of US$45Million that was abandoned for 13 years as a result of Death which I want to transfer to you for the benefit of us, sharing 40% for you 60% for me. My questions are?

1. Can you handle this project?
2. Can I give you this trust?

To commence this transaction, I require you to immediately indicate your interest by a return mail or call me +234-708-226-0906 for more details.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Philip Ikeazor.
Executive Director, Union Bank Plc,
Lagos, Nigeria.

Anti-fraud resources:

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