419 scam: shehu_shema10013@mynet.com Did You Send Ms. Julie Anderson

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "foreign payment department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
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.
- +2340808405275

Fraud email example:

From: shehu_shema10013@mynet.com
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 22:07:30 +0200
Subject: Did You Send Ms. Julie Anderson

Did You Send Ms. Julie Anderson
My name is Shehu Shema Director Of Foreign Payment Department Keystone Bank Nigeria Plc. Did you send Ms. Julie Anderson to sign for the release of your funds on your behalf? she claimed that she is your personal assistant you authorised her to use a new bank account (1) United States Of America Account: Bank Name: Bank Of America Bank Address: 5938 FM Road 2920 Spring, Texas 77379 United States Of America.Account Number: 5850-1175-0769 Swift Code: BOFAUS3N Routing Code: 111000025 BENEFICIARY: Ms. Julie Anderson to claim the funds for you. Deposit Here In Keystone Bank Nigeria Plc. I Am Confused .Who Is Ms. Julie Anderson . Re-Confirm The Following Information’s Immediately For Payment Approval: Your Full Name........ Phone, Fax And Mobile ............ Company Name, Position And Address............ Profession, Age....... And Marital Status............. Copy Of Int'l Passport, Driver's License, Or Any Valid Id Card. Please Quote This Payment Codes (Code :Fgn/Key3124-File792-Key)
Please, Call Me Or Email ...UrgenShehu Shema Director Of Foreign PaymentDepartment Keystone Bank Nigeria Plc. Direct Mobile Tel +234-0808-4052-750

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