419 scam: Richard Abeku <nationalelectralc00@gmail.com> I make this offer to 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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "huge amount of money" (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.
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.
- +22999516328 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Richard Abeku <nationalelectralc00@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2017 17:42:59 +0100
Subject: I make this offer to you

Iam a lawyer Richard Abeku, I make this offer to you in connection with the
death of engineer Michael , a national of your country who was a former
Director (Chevron/TexacoLTD) an Oil & Petroleum distribution company base
in Benin Republic West Africa, and also my client before his unfortunate
death, some huge amount of money ($ 13.7 Million U.S dollars) in the bank.
After unsuccessful attempts in search of their relatives there, I decided
to contact you, I want you to assist me in Repatriating the money and
property left behind as the next of kin. my contact No +22999516328

Your honest cooperation will enable us achieve this project is required
from you. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of law. I will need the
following information from you to help us achieve this claim;

Your Full Name:- Address: -- Your Age:- Occupation:- Email:- Your
Telephone, and Mobile for Communication Purpose:

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