419 scam: info.com@mail.sefasgroup.com Please let me know your decision

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: info.com@mail.sefasgroup.com
Reply-To: bariisterahmedraji@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:10:18 -0800
Subject: Please let me know your decision

Hello,

I hope you are doing good today, I got your email contact from your countryâ€™s Business Directory and decided to contact you regarding a business proposal.
I am Bariister Ahmed Raji, lawyer to former Nigeria National Security Adviser Mr. Sambo Dasuki, this is about a business proposal that will be of an immense benefit for both of us

Read below link for more information.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-34973872

Nigeria's Dasuki 'arrested over $2bn arms fraud' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk
Nigeria's ex-national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has been arrested for allegedly stealing $2bn meant to fight Boko Haram, his representatives say.

As you may have read about (2 billion arm deal saga ) My client have directed me to look for an honest and trustworthy person who can stand as the beneficary of GBP 16,5 million GBP (GBP 16,500,000.00 British Pound Sterling) deposited in a security firm abroad and the country name is withheld for now for security reasons until we fully commence communication. I shall be grateful if you could receive this fund on my behalf for safekeeping

The deal will be divided in this ratio: 55% for me and 45% for you.
I have in my possession all the necessary and important documents that can be used in this business. I need your honest Co-operation, Confidentiality and Trust to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee you 100% success in this business, you can be rest assured that this transaction is executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law both here in Nigeria and in your country.

If you are handling this deal, kindly provide me with the following details so that I could upload them here in our bank's database as the rightful beneficiary to this fund:

1, Your first full name : 2, your private telephone numbers (office and mobile)3, private fax number:4, Your full address:5, Your Age / Gender:6, your job / profession:7, Private / alternative e-mail address:8, Nationality:Having gone through a methodical search, I decided to contact you, hoping that you will find this proposal interesting, Please on your confirmation of this message and indicating your interest I will provide you with more information.

Please let me know your decision rather than keep me waiting.
Note: Do not forget that this business requires absolute secrecy and has to be done as quickly as possible.

Best regards,

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