419 scam: global boutique <global_boutique600@yahoo.co.in> =?iso-8859-1?Q?Donate_to_C=F4te_d=27Ivoire_War_relief

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22548328816 (Cote d'Ivoire, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- pastorchukwu42@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: global boutique <global_boutique600@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: gamji_nzi@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:59:14 +0530 (IST)
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Donate_to_C=F4te_d=27Ivoire_War_relief_efforts?=

Attn,

We are contacting every Muslims and Christians members and organisation whom will be willing because of ALLAH/GOD through Bulk Media Email Senders let it not be surprising to received this message as you may be concern, as soon as you receive this email send to others Muslims and Christians members for building the strength of work of God,

In the Name of ALLAH/GOD most gracious, most merciful
(Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by day in secret and in public, Have their reward with their lord: On them shall be no fear, Nor shall they grieve.)

The Muslim and Christians Charity Community of Ivory Coast West Africa (MCCCIV) has organized a suitable Refugees Camp in the border bethew Ghana and Ivory Coast were refugees are to camp because of the massive crises happening presently here in Ivory Coast, Muslims and Christian brothers and sisters are dying of hunger and various types of diseases caused by (Malnutrition) Because of the Election held in the country the opposition whom wined was denied of his title by his opposition government this is the reason of crises our Muslim and Christain members are in suffering today An offer for this Project are now base on feeding, clothing and medical amenities which the peoples must to need for living,

We the MCCCIV are trying our possible best to see that our Muslim and Christain members are safe as we are praying to ALLAH/GOD for this crises to end,

Rather than applying for a bank loan for the project, we would appreciate if the Muslim and Christians Community or any body can assist us by making a donation of any amount (nothing is too small in the eye of God) or loaning a sum of money towards this Project. Of helping humanity if you can assist in any way possible, please contact our secretary at pastorchukwu42@yahoo.com any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated as ongoing charity,

(MCCCIV) Charity Community Payment Information if you are ready to do because of ALLAH/GOD Please confirm Payment Instruction below Make a 'western union' money transfer in the name of our cashier officer under Ghana address

PAYMENT ADDRESS
Mr Chukwuemeka Simon N
City: Accra
Country: Ghana,

Write to Cashier Officer Mr Chukwuemeka Simon N when you wish to make any offer everything will be directed to him,

Allahu Akber
God is Great

Co-Ordinator
Gamji Nzi
Tell +225 48328816

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