419 scam: "PROF. CHARLES EGOBIA" <mrmathias_abajah@live.fr> =?iso-8859-1?Q?Para_su

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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:
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "mrfridayjames@administrativos.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "mrfridayjames@administrativos.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +22996465089 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "PROF. CHARLES EGOBIA" <mrmathias_abajah@live.fr>
Reply-To: mrfridayjames@administrativos.com
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:59:00 +0100 (BST)
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Para_su_compensaci=F3n=2E?=

Hola mi buen amigo.

¿Cómo estás hoy? Espero que todo está bien con usted y su familia? Estoy utilizando esta oportunidad para informarle que este negocio de varios millones de dólares se ha concluido con la ayuda de otro compañero de la India que financió la transacción a una conclusión lógica.

Gracias a su esfuerzo, sinceridad, valor y confianza dignidad que mostró durante el curso de la operación. He dejado un certificado internacional Cheque bancario para usted por valor de $ 850.000.00 dólares de los Estados Unidos extraíble en cualquier parte del mundo.

Contacte con mi secretario, el Sr. James Viernes, (hoy) para su cheque del banco, su dirección de correo electrónico es: ( mrfridayjames@administrativos.com ) Tel: 229 96 46 50 89, por lo tanto, debe enviarlo a los siguientes:

1. su nombre completo y dirección.

2. Su teléfono móvil / número de teléfono.

He dado instrucciones a mi secretaria para acelerar la acción para obtener el cheque entregado a usted. No dude en ponerse en contacto con el Sr. James Viernes, confirmar la recepción de este mensaje y afirmar a mí que usted ha contactado con el Sr. James Viernes y recibió su cheque bancario.

Si me las arreglé para romper mis vacaciones, yo puedo ir a donde yo pueda tener acceso a leer su mensaje. Mientras tanto, estoy actualmente en unas vacaciones en la isla de Canales y no voy a tener acceso a Internet o teléfono durante el día de fiesta.

Saludos,

Gracias por su comprensión y aceptación de este token de mí.

Profesor Charles Egobia

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Hello my good friend.

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I am using this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollars business has been concluded with the assistance of another partner from India who financed the transaction to a logical conclusion.

Due to your effort, Sincerity, courage and trust worthiness you showed during the course of the transaction. I have left a certified international bank Cheque for you worth of $850.000.00 United States dollars withdrawable anywhere in the world.

Contact my secretary, Mr. Friday James, (Today) for your Bank Cheque, his email address is: ( mrfridayjames@administrativos.com ) Tel: +229 96 46 50 89, Therefore, you should send him the followings:

1. your full Name and address.

2. Your mobile/Telephone number.

I have instructed my secretary to expedite action to get the bank cheque delivered to you. Feel free to get in touch with Mr. Friday James, Confirm the receipt of this message and affirm to me that you have contacted Mr. Friday James and received your bank cheque.

If I managed to break my holiday, I may go to where I can have access to read your message. Meanwhile, I am presently on a holiday in Channels Island and will not have access to internet or Phone during the holiday.

Regards,

Thanks for your understanding and acceptance of this token from me.

Professor Charles Egobia

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