419 scam: John Keith <john4kalou@gmail.com> Be My Partner On This

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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:
- "good day friend" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: John Keith <john4kalou@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 09:20:44 -0700
Subject: Be My Partner On This

Good day friend,

With due respect before I start, I must firstly apologize for this
unsolicited proposal to you. I am aware that this is certainly an
unconventional approach to starting a relationship, but as time goes on you
will realize the need for my action. Do not consider this hoax, as we have
never had past correspondence nor acquaintance, rather treat as urgent as
sounds for it is for our mutual benefits.

I am Mr. John Keith and I am the Audit Manager with one of the prime banks
(Name withheld for security purpose). I have a business proposal in the
tune of US$10,200,000.00 (Ten Million Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars) and
after the successful transfer, we shall share in ratio of 35% for you and
65% for me. Should it interest you, please indicate so by contacting me
immediately so we can commence all arrangements to enable me give you more
information on the next approach towards the achievement of this project.

Please treat this business with utmost confidentiality, while I await your
earliest response. Also endeavor to make this a secret even if you do not
intend going into this deal with me for I am still in service.

Kind Regards,

John Keith.

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