419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (2006-01)

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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "may come to you as a surprise" (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)
This email message is a "dying merchant" scam.
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.
- 00447937462481
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.
- mftservices@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
- interested contact me on tel:0044-793-746-2481 email: mftservices@yahoo.com 0r joeneyer200@gmail.com or hsbcbankweb@gmail.com. if you (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- joeneyer200@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "MR JOE NEYER " <info@hkbic.com>
Reply-To: joeneyer200@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:20:37 +0100
Subject: MY DEAR FRIEND,
PLEASE DONATE THIS MONEY TO CHARITY BEFORE I DIE SOON..MR JOE NEYER

Dear Friend,

This letter may come to you as a surprise due to the Fact that we have
not yet met. I have to say that I Have no intentions to causing you
any pains. As you Read this, I do not want you to feel sorry for
me,Because, I believe everyone will die someday.

My name Is Joe Neyer, a merchant in indonesia,in the Asia.I Have been
diagnosed with prostate and oesophageal Cancer that was discovered
very late due to my laxity In caring for my health. It has defied all
forms of Medicine and right now, I have only about a few months To
live according to medical experts.I have not particularly lived my
life so well, as I Never really cared for anyone not even myself but
my Business.

Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I was always hostile to
people and only focus on my Business as that was the only thing I
cared for. But Now I regret all this as I now know that there is more
To life than just wanting to have or make all the Money in the world.
I believe when God gives me a Second chance to come to this world I
would live my Life a different way from how I have lived it. Now That
I know my time is near, I have willed and given Most of my properties
and assets to my immediate and Extended family members and as well as
a few close Friends. I have decided to give alms to charity
organizations, As I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do On
earth. So far, I have distributed money to some Charity organizations
in the America, London and Ireland. Now that my health has
deteriorated so badly,

I cannot do this my self any more. I once asked Members of my family
to close one of my accounts and Donate the money, which I have there
to charity Organization in Bulgaria, they refused and kept the Money
to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them Anymore, as they seem not to
be contented with what I Have left for them.

The last of my money US$45M (Forty five Million United States Dollars)
which is the Huge cash deposit that I have with Finance firm Abroad .I
will want you to help me collect this Deposit and dispatched it to
charity organizations and Let them know that it is I Joe Neyer that is
making This generous donation.

I am writing this from my Laptop computer in my hospital bed where I
wait for my Time to come. I pray that God uses you to support and
Assist me with good heart. As soon as the funds has been claimed from
the Financial Firm. You will be awarded with 30% of the total sum,65%
will be given to charity organization in your area and 5% for any
expenses that may occur. As soon as I get your willingness to comply I
will give you more details. If you are really interested contact me on

TEL:0044-793-746-2481

Email: mftservices@yahoo.com 0r joeneyer200@gmail.com or hsbcbankweb@gmail.com.

If you are really interested please give me your phone and fax numbers,occupation and Address for easy commuincation.

Thank you very much.

Best Regards,

Mr Joe Neyer

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