419 scam: "REV CATHERINE JONAS"<test@asakusa-tokiwa.com> please let me know if you accepted

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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:
- "cost of transfer" (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. )
- "hundred thousand 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)
- "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)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "REV CATHERINE JONAS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cathyjonas1950@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2017 08:55:03 -0700
Subject: please let me know if you accepted

My beloved in Christ,

I saw your email address during the course of myresearch today, i decided to
come to this medium because i believe that there are people like you who can
help me to make a lot of differences in the life of the poor masses. I think
i will start with a proper introduction of myself.

I am Rev. Sister REV CATHERINE JONAS from USA, served at St. Theresa Pro.
Catheral, Maitama Abuja Nigeria, I am 63 years old suffering from chronic
urinary tract cancer. From all indications, my condition is really
deteriorating and is quite obvious that i may not live more than two months
after my next surgery in London.

My personal physician told me that I may not live for more than 2 months and
I am so scared about it. I have no child of mine since my spiritual
obligation does not permit me to marry. But through this wonderful Bible
verses, Psalms 119:116 ..Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live,
and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Psalms 138: 7 Though I walk in the
midst of trouble, thou will revive me......psalms 41:1 Blessed is he that
considered the poor, the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

Two of my favorite verses: Philippians 2:27: For indeed he was sick nigh
unto death, but God had mercy on him & that on him only, but on me also,
less I should have sorrow upon sorrow.( I always say this in my mind) So, I
now decide to donate all my life savings, which turns out to be at the sum
of $500,000.00USD . (Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only ) to
you for humanitarian purposes. by establishing a foundation in your country
under my name, so as to immortalize my name and 20% of this sum would be
yours while 80% goes for the project

This money is deposited in a reliable bank in West Africa, Nigeria,
Presently, I have informed my Attorney, about my decision in WILLING this
fund to you, you are to get back to me immediately if you are interested in
carrying out this task, so that I will instruct you on how to get in contact
with my attorney and my account officer. Lastly, I know I have never meet
you, but in other to fulfill this which borders me most, i prayed and fasted
with my spiritual adviser, Rev. Fr. Ediz Derya and choose your address and
my mind tells me to inform you about this, It is also good to let you know
that I shall bear the cost of transferring this fund to you, and I hope you
act sincerely, please get back to me immediately via my private email
address with the following information To enable my Personal Attorney
Register it at the high court as my next of kin

YOUR NAME:......?
YOUR COUNTRY:....?
YOUR PHONE NO:...?
OCCUPATION:.....?
AGE:...........?
SEX:.........

NOTE: I shall bear the cost of transferring this money to you; all i need is
your sincerity. God bless you.

Sincerely,
REV CATHERINE JONAS

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