419 scam: "Mrs. Linglong Chao" <craig.plotnek@nationalexpress.com> My Dear contact me immediately

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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:
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Linglong Chao" <craig.plotnek@nationalexpress.com>
Reply-To: linglongchao@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:21:52 +1000
Subject: My Dear contact me immediately

My Dear,

How are you? l hope fine and good, l hope l found you well. l know my
mail will come to you as a surprise because you don't know me. Am Mrs.
Linglong Chao,l got your email address from country sort listen mail list,
before l decide to write.

I am writing this mail to you, because my Doctor told me that I will die
in less than two months' time. Based on this development I want to will my
money which is deposited in a security company. I am in search of a
reliable person who will use the Money to build charity organization for
the saints and the person will take 30% of the total sum. Thus 70% of the
money will be going to charity organization and helping the orphanage homes.

I grew up as an Orphan and i don't have anybody/family member to take care
of my wealth. The total money in question is $6.8million US dollars. I will
provide you with other information's once you indicate your willingness to
assist me. i will be looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks

Mrs. Linglong

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