419 scam: Silver Omar <silveromarjr@gmail.com> Kind Attn:I hope you are in good health?

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "necessary legal documents" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "trunk box" (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)
- "trunk boxes" (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)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- silveromarjr@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Silver Omar <silveromarjr@gmail.com>
Reply-To: silveromar212@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 00:12:25 -0700
Subject: Kind Attn:I hope you are in good health?

Dear Friend,
Good day to You,

Pardon me for not having the pleasure of knowing your mindset before making
you this offer and it is utterly confidential and genuine by virtue of its
nature. I cannot imagine the surprise this will bring to you, but please be
rest assured is with good faith and intentions from a friend in dare need
of your assistance.

I am Mr. Silver Omar, 47 years of age.Formal personal assistant to Late Mr.
Omar Odinba Bongo, the President of Republic of Gabon who died on
08/06/2009. The statistics shows that the Economy of your country is
getting better and will be more profitable in few years to come.

Before the death of my boss we have some good cash with a Security Company
and no member of his family knows about this deposit till date nobody knows
my way about except you that i have just contacted. This money was
deposited outside my country in my name by my late boss as a family
treasure in a metal trunk boxes to avoid seizure and much demur rage from
the security company.

I urge that you help me to transfer this fund to your country for
investment purposes on the followings below:

1). Real Estate/Five star hotel
2). Telecommunication
3). Automobile manufacturing

You will be in Accra,Upon your arrival in Ghana we have a conservative
estimate of 2-3 working days for all vital consultations and
actualization,and accompanying deeds. I will procure all Necessary legal
documents that can be used to back up claim of the treasure. All I require
is your honest cooperation as I shall want you to advice me on how I can
invest this good cash into Real Estate/Five star hotel or
Telecommunication business in your country.For your kind assistance,I am
willing to offer you 25% of the US$45.5 Million Dollars and 70% will be for
me and my family, which will also be invested in your country for the
future of my family.

1- We sign contract between us after you receive the fund and we will
establish a company in your country. 2- After five years the investment the
Outcome will be share as following:A-40% for fund manager-you,B-60% for the
fund owner-me.

I guarantee you that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement
that will protect you from any breach of the law, but you must also agree
not to disclose or pass any information related to this business to any
body for security reason and to avoid eye brow.As I wait for your urgent
response here:(silveromarjr@hotmail.com) Your Full Name:Your
Private/Mobile, Fax Numbers: Your Age: Your Occupation: Your Full
Address:and a scanned copy of your international passport to enable me send
you an invitation letter for you to secure an entry visa to Ghana from
Ghana Embassy in your country.

Please feel free to contact me immediately for further action. Waiting to
hear you soon.

Thanks & God Bless You.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Silver Omar.

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