419 scam: Felix Bamba <felixbamba5@hotmail.fr> Re: Inquiry,

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- ",500,000" (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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- felixbamba@terra.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Felix Bamba <felixbamba5@hotmail.fr>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:15:55 +0100
Subject: Re: Inquiry,

Good Day,
It is
understandable that you might be apprehensive because you do not know me
nevertheless; I have a lucrative business proposal of mutual interest
to share with you. I got your reference in my search for someone who
suits my proposed business relationship.
I am Mr. Felix Bamba, an Accountant in a reputable Bank.
I
will need you to assist me in transferring some funds valued at
$25,500,000 Dollars (Twenty-Five million five hundred thousand United
States Dollars) to any of your nominated bank account details.
This
transaction is legal and risk free. Kindly endeavor to observe utmost
discretion in all matters, and please NOTE: I am not looking for TRUST
BREAKER, but a co-confidant, please.
I shall furnish you with more information as soon as I receive a positive response from you.
You can reply me through this mailbox: felixbamba@terra.com
Kind regards,
Mr. Felix Bamba,

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