419 scam: "Mrs. Beverly Conarton"<user@jadlog.com> PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE !!!

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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:
- "security keeping fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- ",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)
- "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)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- +2348037165537 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Beverly Conarton" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sneycosta@oi.com.br>
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2015 04:13:08 -0600
Subject: PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE !!!

Good Day To You!!!!

It is my pleasure to write you for this little assistant. I know this message will make you feel a little apprehensive because we have not met before. I am in a deep need right now please I solicit and hope that this letter will not be considered of a disturbance to you and your family.

I am Mrs. Beverly Conarton, an Ireland citizen I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, it has defied all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few days to live. I am a very wealthy woman, but was never generous; I have given most of my assets to my immediate family members.

I have decided to give helping hands to charity organizations, but I cant do this myself anymore because of my health. I once asked members of my family to give some money to charity organizations; they refused and kept the money for their self, I have a huge sum of monies worth $2,500,000.00 in a fix deposit account with UBA Bank in Nigeria.

And the money has been converted to a Universal certified bank draft and the International certified Bank Draft is now with FedEx courier company security departs for safety purpose, You will take out 70percent of this fund for your assistance and your effort, and invest the remaining 30percent in charity organization, but on a second thought it can be invested and use the profit to help the needy, if you have what you can invest it on.

I want you to know that i have paid for the delivery fee and insurance premium fee, the only amount require for delivery of your $2,500,000.00 International certified Bank Draft to your postal address in your country is ($250.00 USD) only for security keeping fee.

All you have to do is to contact FedEx controller Mr. Sidney Costa for delivery of $2,500,000.00 International certified Bank Draft to your door step.

The following information is needed for delivery of International certified Bank Draft to your home address.

1, Your Full Name:

2, Your Delivery Address:

3, Your Cell Phone Number:

4, Your Age:

5, Your Country:

6, Your Occupation:

7, Your Gender:

Phone: +234 803 716 5537

Directors Name: Mr. Sidney Costa

Company Name: FedEx COURIER COMPANY

Email Address:sneycosta@oi.com.br

Or email me for more explanation

Email : bevnjim@nep.net

Thanks

Sincerely,

Mrs. Beverly Conarton

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