419 scam: Mr Willy Abels <w.abels14@gmail.com> !!!CAN I TRUST YOU!!!

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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:
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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: Mr Willy Abels <w.abels14@gmail.com>
Reply-To: willyabels2014@outlook.com
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:22:55 -0700
Subject: !!!CAN I TRUST YOU!!!

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Attention

I am an American citizen, My name is *Capt, William Wu Abels*, a member of
the U.S. ARMY medical team apart from being surprise you may be skeptical
to reply me based on what is happening around world on the internet. I have
just deployed to Syria.

I just discover One trunks of consignment boxes containing One Hundred
Notes in $100 US bills the total amount withheld. I have deposited the
consignments with a security firm here in Syria. Presently, am looking for
a trust worthy individual who will assist me in receiving the funds.

To prove my sincerity, you are not sending me any money, because most of
this scam is about sending money. Though, I would like to hold back some
information's for security reasons pending your response.

I send you this mail not without a measure of fear as to the consequences,
but I know within me that nothing ventured is nothing gained and that
success and riches never come easy or on a platter of gold. Please get back
to me immediately and let me know if you intend to assist or not. If you
also do not want to be involved kindly let me know so I would sever further
communication with you.

Regards

*Capt, William Wu Abels*

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