419 scam: "Ms.Joan Goodwill"<joangoodwll7@gmail.com> Re:Whatever you decided is OK by me.

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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:
- "money gram" (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. )
- "transfer of your funds" (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: "Ms.Joan Goodwill" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <joangoodwilll7@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:48:23 +0100
Subject: Re:Whatever you decided is OK by me.

Hello Dear,

Please, don't misunderstand me, my interest is to see you receive your funds but putting all the cost on me will not work because I am not a rich woman. Please, try and send the remaining 400GBP (Four Hundred Pounds) immediately,so that we can conclude this transaction that have lasted for many years without any success,I really feel your pains going through your payment file,but understand that I am not a rich woman, I only depend on my salary which is not even enough for me and my three adopted children here in UK. I can only assist you with what i have paid so far on your behalf, with hope that immediately you receive your payment you will release 15% out of the approved USD$15.5Million to me.

I consider you a very lucky person, I address issues, I am straight and direct. Anything I say regarding your payment is final and nobody can revoke it. I believe in justice, equity and fair play. The mission of this administration is to right the wrongs. I want to see a better World Bank, we want to encourage massive influx of foreign investors and the best way to achieve this is to provide a good playing field.

After going through your file thoroughly and considering the amount of money you have lost so far, I resolved not to blame you for been skeptical, i know you are presently in bad shape, poor discretion and judgment and no trust. However, I have decided to write you and explain things and make my position known, as I seriously doubt if you will adhere to my advice considering what you have gone through in hands of corrupt bankers and fraudsters.I beg of you for the confidentiality of this business because I don't want anything that will destroy the arrangements that I am making to see that you receive your funds now.

The ball is now on your court, whatever you decided is OK by me. My happiness is I have told you what is delaying the transfer of your funds and immediately i receive the balance of 400GBP your approved USD$15.5Million will hit your bank account WITHIN 24HOURS.

Amount to send is just the remaining balance of 400GBP only,Send it via MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFER and furnish me with the MCTN,senders name and city,give and take your approved USD$15.5Million will hit your bank account within 24hours.

Receiver Name:JOAN GOODWILL
Address:104 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5EL UK.

Thanks,
I wait your response with MCTN.
Ms Joan Goodwill

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