419 scam: "Anthony & Associates"<Anthony@associates.com.org> TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "accredited attorney" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- anthonyinglese918@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Anthony & Associates" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <aninglese234521@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2015 08:45:14 +0100
Subject: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

>From The Desk of Anthony Inglese
Anthony & Associates (accredited attorney world bank)
13 Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke
Hampshire RG21 7LW
London United Kingdom

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Dear Sir/Madam

My name is Anthony Inglese, I am an accredited attorney with the World Bank. I write to inform you that the World Bank has been instructed by the African Union (AU) and International Community to release compensation payment to long overdue contractors, Next of Kin/Inheritance, Lotto, Investors etc whose funds emanate from Africa, Asia, Middle east and Africa.
A part payment of US$3,000,000.00 (Three Million United States Dollars Only) has been set aside to pay individuals that fall into this category.

Payment will be made through DIPLOMATIC COURIER SERVICE and funds will be delivered to your door step. This reason is to avoid International Banking bureaucracy and hitch to enable safe delivery of funds to your location.
All personals involved has been notified about this impending development. Notwithstanding, my purpose of writing you is that we discovered there is a slot still open. After much investigation, I discovered that the owner of the slot was involved in the Malaysia airline that went missing last year.

All I need to do is to include your name on that slot and the funds will be delivered directly to you at your present location. All relevant documents that will cover this transaction will be emailed to you to assure you of the safety of this transaction. This transaction is 100% risk free and within 72hours you will take full possession of said funds.

The funds will be shared 50%-50% amongst both parties. If you find interest and is willing to partner with me please email me the following at once.

1) YOUR FULL NAME

2) YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS

3) YOUR DIRECT MOBILE OR HOME NUMBER

Once I receive the above stated information’s I will commence the procedures for the immediate release of the funds to you. Feel free to reach me at any time. If you have any question do not hesitate to contact me on anthonyinglese918@yahoo.com.hk

Yours truly

Anthony Inglese

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