419 scam: "REV SR MAGRET JACOBS"<smtp@asteur.info> CAN I TRUST YOU IN THIS ?

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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. )
- "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)
- ",000,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "REV SR MAGRET JACOBS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <revmagretjacobs@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:42:50 -0700
Subject: CAN I TRUST YOU IN THIS ?

My beloved in Christ,

actually I saw your email address during the course of my research
Yesterday, 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 Magret Jacobs,from Golden Meadow , Louisiana USA served at St.
Theresa Pro. Catheral, Istabul Turkey, I am 74 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 ($1,000,000.00 one million 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 Twenty percent
of this sum would be yours while Eighty Percent goes for the project

This money is deposited in a reliable bank in Turkey,
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 your
information as below

FULL NAME
COUNTRY
ADDRESS
OCCUPATION
PHONE NUMBER

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

Sincerely,
Rev. Magret Jacobs

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