419 scam: Pascal Elom <p.elom22@yahoo.com> Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "transfer into your account" (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)
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- pascal_elom@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: Pascal Elom <p.elom22@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:03:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.

Dear Friend,

My Name is Mr.Pascal Elom From the Republic of Togo, I will like to ask for your assistance to Resolve and transfer into your account the total sum $18.5 Million Dollars.

Now my questions are:-
1. Can you handle this project?
2. Can I give you this trust?
3. What will be your commission?

If you can sponsor this transfer mail back through privet email below with your phone & fax number If you are interested in helping me out.

Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.

Regards.
Mr.Pascal Elom.
Tel+228 911 55 05.
Email : pascal_elom@yahoo.com

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