419 scam: Akosiwa Damigo <akosiwadamigo02@gmail.com> Very Urgent

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "urgent assistance" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
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.
- +22893230820 (Togo, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Akosiwa Damigo <akosiwadamigo02@gmail.com>
Reply-To: damigo.akosiwa@yahoo.fr
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:16:14 +0100
Subject: Very Urgent

Dear Friend,

Please, do not be offended if this message comes to you as a surprise.
Am a Banker , I need your urgent assistance in transferring the
leftover fund in the amount of ($17.5 Million USD )directly into your
account This money belongs to the deceased customer. Who died along
with his families in Mali during its crises in 2013, He bears the
same surname with you, This transfer payment will be made through
Telegraphic Transfer
if you agree, please contact me for more information,

Call me +228 93230820

Contact me back with the followings

Your full Names..................................
Your Age.........................................
Your Occupation .................................
Your Country ....................................
Your Private E-MAIL..............................
Your Private Phone Number........................

waits your reply for more details.

Thanks,

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