419 scam: "Ahmed Raji"<test@oceanfamily.com.tw> Dear Sir/Madam,Re.

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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:
- "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. )
- "you will be entitled to 30%" (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: "Ahmed Raji" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ahmed_raji16@mail.com.tr>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:32:12 +0200
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam,Re.

Hello,

I sincerely apologize for intruding your privacy and sending such sensitive email through this medium.

I have no other option due to its urgency.

I am an aide to the Former Nigerian National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki who is presently facing

Anti -Graft Charges for Diversion of almost $USD486 Million

You can get more info on

http://pulse.ng/local/dasuki-how-ex-nsa-other-military-chiefs-looted-2-1bn-arms-fund-detained-colonel-reveals-

id4573299.html

My purpose of contacting you is to seek your collaboration in securing US$20Million which is presently secured in

a security company facility abroad

If you are ready confirm your readiness to travel to, Canada, or Spain or South Africa to complete the procedure.

All transfer of rights will be handled by our foreign attorney who is waiting for me to inform him of a reliable and

truth worthy partner.

You will be entitled to 30% of these funds.

Please contact me n this private email;

Treat as Classified.

Ahmed Raji
email: ahmedraji@mail.com.tr

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