419 scam: Tony Murray <adamssolicitors@gmail.com> Hello Dear.

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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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "may come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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: Tony Murray <adamssolicitors@gmail.com>
Reply-To: tonymurray_co@ymail.com
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:42:34 +0100
Subject: Hello Dear.

Hello Dear,

It's my pleasure to contact you with this proposal for a financial and
business assistance. I know my message may come to you as a surprise.
Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the
US$9,800,000.00 (Nine Million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars) my late client deposited with a Financial Institution which
I'm soliciting for your assistance & co-operation as well as your
consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased so the funds
can be released to you and transfer to your account for onward
investment (Hotel, Industries and Estate Building Management) or any
profitable business in your Country.

Please if you are interested in my proposal, then email me with your
full Names & Address to facilitate the process to file a claim. I also
needed your private mobile number for easy communication. Remain bless
while expecting your prompt co-operation.

Best Regards,

Tony Murray.

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