419 scam: Abdul <vikingdivers@gmail.com> Mr. Abdul Hakim Belhaj (Commander Libya Military Council)

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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:
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: Abdul <vikingdivers@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrabdulhakimbelhaj2011@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:27:53 -0700
Subject: Mr. Abdul Hakim Belhaj (Commander Libya Military Council)

Assalamu alaikum warahmotullahi wabarakatuh.

I WANT TO INVEST IN YOUR COUNTRY

One has no doubt in your ability to handle a financial business
transaction. My name is Abdul Hakim Belhaj, Leader of the newly formed
Libya Military Council who ousted the repressive regime of Col Muarmar
Gaddaffi.

After fighters from my Tripoli Brigade broke through the defences of the
ousted leader's fortress in the heart of the city, Col Muammar Gaddafi's
Bab al-Aziziya compound, we discovered A metal save: containing
(US$75.000.000:00) Seventy Five million United States of American Dollars,
which we shared among ourselves, and I managed to move out my shear
US$15.Million Dollars, to a financial firm with the help of a Private
Company in my country, the deal was absolutely successfully, I am seeking
your help to allow me transfer the funds into your bank account for save
keeping and investing in your country,I also want you to join me in any
area i want to invest the fund in your country, if you don't mind.

I am willing to offer you 25% of the total sum for your assistance if you
cooperate to help me receive this deposit in your bank account.

Thanks and Jazakum Allah Khair

Inshallah, I will be waiting your urgent respond to complete this fund
transaction.

Best Regards.
Mr. Abdul Hakim Belhaj
(Commander Libya Military Council)

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