419 scam: "Mr. Vincent." <1523708544@qq.com> Complement of the day

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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:
- "30% for you " (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 "dying merchant" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Vincent." <1523708544@qq.com>
Reply-To: vincentodi980@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:25:30 -0400
Subject: Complement of the day

Complement of the day. In your own capacity, can i investment with you be
profitable? Due to the present world economic situation and my critical
health condition,i want you to know that my health has deteriorated so
badly, I cannot do this my self. 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 want God to be merciful to me and accept my
soul and so, 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 U.A.E,Algeria,
Kenya, Mali and Malaysia.

I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and
distribute the money which I had there to charity organization in Bulgaria
and Pakistan, they refused and kept the money to themselves. Hence, I do
not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have
left for them.I intend to diversify my investments to other lucrative
areas.

The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit with
Well Fargo Bank, that has been transferred to a secret place .I will want
you to help me collect this deposit and dispatched it to charity
organizations of your choice.

Are you willing and,capable to handle this project in your country? I have
set aside 30% for you for your time and patience.
Waiting for your response soon

Mr Vincent

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