419 scam: "Mark"<eabia111@yahoo.com.hk> From;Mr Eluchi Mark Abia.Greetings to you and your family

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mark" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <abielu222@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:01:06 -0500
Subject: From;Mr Eluchi Mark Abia.Greetings to you and your family

Dear Friend,
Good day, First of all, I apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a Certified/Post-mail. It is
understandable that you might be a little bit apprehensive because you do not know me but I have a lucrative business proposal of
mutual interest to share with you. Hence, this letter to you.I humbly crave your indulgence to read this e-mail with all seriousness of
purpose devoid of any doubt in your mind because this project is based on Trust Confidentiality and Sincerity of purpose in order to have an acceptable meeting of the minds

My Name is Eluchi Mark Abia.I am a Liberian by birth.I am in search of a profitable business investment in your country and I would be glad if you can assist me in any way possible. Alternatively, we can both go into a joint partnership investment business once we are both satisfied with agreements reached and after we get to know each other better.

Actually my intention is to invest my family's finances in your country Under your care and full management. I am aware of the various lucrative investment opportunities that exists in your Country and I believe that with the assistance and partnership of an established contact, my aim can be archived.

I will provide the finances required for the investment and the amount we have can provide us with any good business investment depending on how it is managed after you receive the funds.

I will wait to hear from you on your opinion before we can discuss in details and also to let you know certain this about me.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.Please indicate your interest by sending an email.
I await your response as soon as possible.

Best Wishes,
Mr Eluchi Mark Abia.

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