419 scam: MR JOE NEYER <thomasadams20008@live.com> Dear Friend,

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "may come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
- "thomasadams20008@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a "dying merchant" scam.
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.
- +447087620337 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- joeneyer200@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- interested contact me on my private e-mail address. [joeneyer200@gmail.com] or mftservices@yahoo.com or my doctor,s email address (Gmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: MR JOE NEYER <thomasadams20008@live.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:37:21 +0100
Subject: Dear Friend,

Dear Friend, This letter may come to you as a surprise due to the Fact that we have not yet met. I have to say that I Have no intentions to causing you any pains. As you Read this, I do not want you to feel sorry for me,Because, I believe everyone will die someday. My name Is Joe Neyer, a merchant in indonesia,in the Asia.I Have been diagnosed with prostate and oesophageal Cancer that was discovered very late due to my laxity In caring for my health. It has defied all forms of Medicine and right now, I have only about a few months To live according to medical experts.I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I Never really cared for anyone not even myself but my Business. Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focus on my Business as that was the only thing I cared for. But Now I regret all this as I now know that there is more To life than just wanting to have or make all the Money in the world. I believe when God gives me a Second chance to come to this world I would live my Life a different way from how I have lived it. Now That I know my time is near, I have willed and given Most of my properties and assets to my immediate and Extended family members and as well as a few close Friends. I have decided to give alms to charity organizations, As I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do On earth. So far, I have distributed money to some Charity organizations in the America, London and Ireland. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this my self any more. I once asked Members of my family to close one of my accounts and Donate the money, which I have there to charity Organization in Bulgaria, they refused and kept the Money to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them Anymore, as they seem not to be contented with what I Have left for them. The last of my money US$45M (Forty five Million United States Dollars) which is the Huge cash deposit that I have with Finance firm Abroad .I will want you to help me collect and dispatched it to charity organizations and Let them know that it is I Joe Neyer that is making This generous donation. I am writing this from my Laptop computer in my hospital bed where I wait for my Time to come. I pray that God uses you to support and Assist me with good heart. As soon as the funds has been claimed from the Financial Firm. You will be awarded with 30% of the total sum,65% will be given to charity organization in your area and 5% for any expenses that may occur. As soon as I get your willingness to comply I will give you more details. If you are really interested contact me on my private e-mail address. [joeneyer200@gmail.com] or mftservices@yahoo.com or my doctor,s email address thomasadams20008@live.com My phone in the hospital is +447087620337 Thank you very much. Best Regards, MR JOE NEYER.

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