419 scam: Norman N Scott <drmuricepaul@gmail.com> YOUR URGENTLY REPLY IS HIGHLY NEEDED

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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:
- "trunk box" (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)
- "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Norman N Scott <drmuricepaul@gmail.com>
Reply-To: normanscott007@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:02:38 +0100
Subject: YOUR URGENTLY REPLY IS HIGHLY NEEDED

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Hello
please all i needed from you is sincerity and trust , I really need
your Personal and honest Assistance.I am Capt. Norman Scott of the
Engineering Unit of U.S Military here
in Kabul, Afghanistan .Attention dear, at my possession now, honestly
I have the amount of (US$ 16,200,000): United States Dollars,

This fund was released on our Military raid in one of the Tunnels
here. Kabul Afghanistan and I have to act very hard to avoid any other
person fines out. To escape military awareness, I decided and
deposited this box with Red Cross agent. Informed him that I am making
contact of rightfully owner, who will receive this Fund on my behalf.
This fund is already packaged on TRUNK BOX which will be delivered to
your door step with the diplomatic service,
Moreover it will be-sent to you. As your Valuable Treasure and
document. to your door step through the diplomatic courier service
without any single hit, This Money is oil money, and everything is
legal. I have made a concrete arrangement to move the fund out of
Afghanistan as a Family Treasure. Belongs to you. The most important
Question is, Can I Trust you? I will offer you 40% for your
assistance, and then you have to finds safe place to keep my 60% your
own part of this deal is to find a safe place to secure my share
before my arrival. If you are interested,
1) FULL NAME......................
2) addresses........................
3) AGE............................
4) MARITAL STATUSES.................
5) SEX............................
6) PHONE NUMBER...................
7) OCCUPATIONS...................
I must complete this before we (US ARMY) complete pull out process in
Afghanistan .According to us executive council anticipating your quick
response!

Kind Regards,

Capt. Norman Scott

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