419 scam: Dan Etete <danetete_d_m11@hotmail.com> business proposal

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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 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.
- +2349034545494 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Dan Etete <danetete_d_m11@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:28:55 +0100
Subject: business proposal

I will first of all introduce my self, I am Dan Etete, former Minister of Petroleum Resources,Details: My party will be presenting me as the presidential aspirant of this year 2015 general election here in my country Nigeria’s.
I was the former petroleum minister of resources in Nigeria. During my service i invested $400 million with an investment company which they offer me 2% annual now i need someone who can help me invest this fund
Note. All communication regarding this transaction should be kept confidential as i will not like to endanger my life as the government eyes are on my asset so you must be willing to keep all information confidential. I really like you to have an understanding why am doing this, is because of what is going on over here in my country.
Please do send your below information
1) Your full name:2) Contact Address:3) Phone, fax and mobile #:4) Age:5) Occupation:6) A copy of your identity either of the following international passport, national id or driver’s license. Do send the above requested information as soon as possible. All further correspondence should be directed through this email id only for confidentiality purpose and if you need any further clarification do not hesitate to call me on my private phone +234-903-454-5494.
Looking forward to your warm response,
Best Regards,Chief Dan EteteFormer Minister of Petroleum Resources.Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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