419 scam: Andrew Tambo <moon085@hotmail.com> CONTRACT AWARD

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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:
- "is 100% risk-free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Andrew Tambo <moon085@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: andrewtambo01@gmail.com
Date: 26 Jan 2021 16:55:15 -0800
Subject: CONTRACT AWARD

Dear Sir.

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email, which was in responses to my proposal to assist me with the transfer of the over invoiced Contract sum of USD$25 Million, into any of your nominated personal or company's bank account .It was inspiring to read from you. I have not disclose this business to any one expect you. Your status is that of a Contractor in title to the contract sum of USD$25 Million. Pure and simple.

I will manipulate and authenticate the payment to you or your company. I am assuring you that it is 100% risk-free transaction because all the legal procedures are already in place. I really need you to be of assistance and work with me especially in the following areas:

1- In transferring the over invoiced contract fund of USD$25 Million out of South Africa to overseas

2- In properly investing the USD$25 Million in a lucrative business overseas under your management/advise.(40% for you AND 60% for me )

Can you please tell me more about yourself and also assure me that both of us will put Trust/Faith first in this effort. It is important that we find a way to create an atmosphere of True understanding, high regard for each other and sincerity towards this "partnership" before we can both feel very relaxed to proceed.

Kindly email me copy of your identity to enable me start the paper work and documentation required for the smooth and successful completion of this project.

I am assuring you that this transaction will not bring any trouble to you at all. As soon as I hear from you, I shall start the paper work and documentations required.

Yours sincerely
Andrew Tambo

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