419 scam: "CAPT. GREG FRANKLIN"<cptgreg@us.com> re:read

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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:
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "CAPT. GREG FRANKLIN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <allenlge33@mailbox.sk>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 12:20:53 +0200
Subject: re:read

Hello,

Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you; I know you would be surprised to read from someone relatively unknown to you before now. My name is Capt Greg Franklin, a master Capt. of The US ARMY, deployed to Libya.

I need your partnership and assistance in the receiving and investment on my behalf the sum of US$16,200,000.00 (Sixteen Million, Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only) as I do not want to move the funds to United States. I acquired the funds from a routine checking against Late Gaddafi's Rebel force, the funds is in a safe consignment box currently deposited with a Red Cross Agent.

All I require from you is your honesty and maximum co-operation which this transaction deserves considering what happened to my friend 2009 he lost US$23Million to an Italian business man. Therefore, on receipt of your positive response I can assure you that this transaction will take only Seven (7) days to be completed hence, I will require you to provide me with the following:

1. Your Full Name
2. Your Contact Address
3. Your Occupation / Position & Age
4. Your Mobile and House Telephone Number

I guarantee that this will be executed under 100% legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Though I would like to hold back certain information for security reasons

Please do get back to me urgently with your decision to enable me make an alternative arrangement if the need should arise, however, I am offering you 30% of the fund while you keep 70% for me for viable investment.

Private Email: allenlge33@mailbox.sk
PLEASE, THIS TRANSACTION REQUIRES TOP CONFIDENTIALITY.

Regards,

Capt, Greg Franklin

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