419 scam: "Joseph Camara" <walter.jonas@utanet.at> Private Message,

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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:
- "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. )
- "i would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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 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.
- josephcamara2015@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Joseph Camara" <walter.jonas@utanet.at>
Reply-To: josephcamara2015@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 7 May 2016 10:49:52 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Private Message,

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Dear Sir,

I would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation and to
secure an opportunity to invest with you in your country with my
inheritance .My name is Mr. Joseph Camara 25 years old single never marry
from Sierra Leone presently living in Accra-Ghana, under (UN) United
Nation.

I have a substantial capital $10.6 Million Dollars I honorably intend to
invest in your country into a very lucrative business venture of which you
are to advise and execute the said venture over there for the mutual
benefits of both of us, this money was made by my late beloved father
through Diamond Export and he deposited it in a Security Company here in
Accra-Ghana under my name as the next of Kin. all the document that
covering this fund is with me.

I traveled to Accra-Ghana to withdraw the money so that I can start a
better life and take care of myself. On my arrival, the manager of the
Security Company whom I met in person told me that my father's instruction
to the Security Company that the money should not be release to me only
when I am married or present a trustee who will help me and invest the
money overseas.

However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country
so that I can complete my studies. It is my intention to compensate you
with 30% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my
capital in your establishment.

As soon as I receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into
action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an
urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this
transaction sincerely.

Please do keep this only to yourself, I beg you not to tell anyone, am in
the refugee camp here in Accra-Ghana. Reply to this
email:josephcamara2015@gmail.com or call me on my cell phone number for
more details +233237101542

Looking forward to your response.

Yours Faithfully,

Mr.Joseph.Camara

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