419 scam: "Mark Abia"<eabia111@rediffmail.com> Greetings to you

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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "former president of liberia" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "liberia" (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.
- +447012908263 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mark Abia" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <eluchia101abia@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:37:38 -0430
Subject: Greetings to you

FROM MR ELUCHI MARK ABIA
PHONE +44 701 290 8263

Dear Friend,

Good day, Firstly, I apologize for sending you this sensitive information
via e-mail instead of a Certified/Post-mail. It is understandable that you
might be a little bit apprehensive because you do not know me, But I have a
lucrative business offer of mutual interest to share with you,hence, this
letter to you.

I humbly crave your indulgence to read this e-mail with all seriousness of
purpose devoid of any doubt in your mind because this project is based on
Trust, Confidentiality and Sincerity of purpose.

My name is MR, ELUCHI MARK ABIA. I am a LIBERIAN I was a personal aide to
a Former President of Liberia

I need you to assist me in repatriating some funds.I need your foreign
partnership to assist me to invest in your country.I have interest in
stocks,real estate and any other profitable businesses you may wish to
recommend.

I realized this fund from sales we made in cash from Liberia Diamond and Timber
trade when i was in government in my Country LIBERIA

I assure you that this project will bring us together for a long lasting
relationship.I need your private phone number,full names,address so that i
can forward to you more details.

All i intend to do now is to safe guide this fund, by making sure that this
fund moves from where it it now to your account.

Once this money is transferred to you in your country, i will come over
immediately for the investment.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.Please indicate your interest by
sending an email.

I await your response as soon as possible.

Best Wishes,
Eluchi Mark Abia
PHONE +44 701 290 8263

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