419 scam: "Dr.Ibrahim Yasir"<ibyassa@outlook.com> Complements of the day!

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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:
- "please endeavor to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "clearance document" (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. )
- ",500,000" (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)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "observe utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "ibyassa@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Ibrahim Yasir" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 20:41:56 -1200
Subject: Complements of the day!

FFrom: Dr.Ibrahim Yasir
Plot 14 Bp 1210 Islands
E-mail: ibyassa@outlook.com

Complements of the day!

My name is Dr.Ibrahim Yasir, I am the Chief Executive Officer of African
Banking Corporation (ABC) as the founding CEO With operational office in
Nigeria. I know the letter might come to you as surprise,but treat it with
maturity and confidential.

A contractor/supplier in your part of the country supplied and executed a
contract with the Federal Ministry of Works & Housing (FMWH) with the
connection of African Banking Corporation (ABC) and one of the leading
commercial bank in Nigeria, the Union bank Nigeria Plc.The supply worth of
(US$10.500M) but on the process of him getting his payment transferred to
him, we did not see him come forward until we received the bad news that
he died with his family in earthquake disaster that occurred in Bam,South
eastern city of Iran.

Meanwhile, his money has been approved for payment through my office
awaiting for him to sign for the contract completion certificate and the
Fund Release Order clearance documents (FROCD) before I forward his
payment order to Head of service and accountant general office for their
final endorsement of the release of his money to his foreign bank account.

I want a situation I present you to the ministry of works & housing as the
beneficiary's next of kin/business associate, since we have been
unsuccessful in locating any of his relatives, so that the balance of his
contract sum valued at US$10,500,000.00M dollars will be processed and
paid to you and then both of us will share the money equal. Please I do
not want you to tell anybody concerning my plan with you. Even from my
ministry here, they will never know my involvement and my cooperation with
you have to remain confidential.

IT IS DEAL BETWEEN YOU AND ME.

1. Your complete names/address.
2. Private phone numbers.
3. Your Identification ID

I will communicate my data to you as soon as you are ready to make deal
with me.But both of us need to bear in mind that 5% of this money
(US$10,500,000.00M ) will be donated to any charity organization in your
country while the both of us share the balance 95% remaining in your bank
account.

Please endeavor to observe utmost confidentiality in all matters
concerning this issue even if you are not interested.To affirm your
willingness and cooperation,please do so by replying me at my private
email.

Yours truly,

Dr.Ibrahim Yasir.

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