419 scam: Joe Fred <j.west@webmail.co.za > I Must First Apologize For This Unsolicited Mail to You.

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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:
- "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)
- "million 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
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.
- +447087624521 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Joe Fred <j.west@webmail.co.za >
Reply-To: joefred@webmail.co.za
Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:11:30 +0530
Subject: I Must First Apologize For This Unsolicited Mail to You.

Greetings,

Before I proceed, I must first apologize for this unsolicited mail to you. I am aware that this is certainly not a conventional way of approach to establish a relationship of trust, but you will realize the need for my action.

I find it pleasurable to offer you my client's partnership in business, for which purpose I have tried to reach you severally, but there was no response, I pray this time that your address is still valid.

I am contacting you regarding a brief for the Investment of Fifty Million Dollars (US$50,000,000.00) in your country, as my client presently interested in investing in your country, but have never done business in your country before. I find it imperative to solicit for a partnership.

My client has a profitable amount in an excess of US$50,000,000.00 (Fifty Million United States Dollars Only) in an European bank which I
seek your partnership in securing for full investment.

The Account Officer in charge of my client’s fund who knows the source and origin of the fund will be going on retirement this year and will
need to move the fund out of the bank quickly to avoid any eyebrow on the account from other bank officials hence, I have contacted you.

1. My client is willing to invest immediately.
2. He will pay you a commission of 20% of the investment for logistics
and Protocols.
3. I desire absolute confidentiality in the handling and management of
this brief.

I must draw your attention to the fact that I have kept the information's herein this letter stated brief; as I do not know if you will receive this letter and or what your response will be, If you do have the interest and the capability to partner with my client under the above stated conditionally, I will appreciate your response sent back to me by email.

I will appreciate that you include your direct mobile phone number and a brief profile of your self and your company for me to better appreciate your personality.

I look forward to your response and our partnership, you can call me with this number + 44 7087624521 anytime for us to discuss better.

Sincerely,
Joe Fred.
Managing Partner.

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