419 scam: "Dr.Gilbert.Cassel.Hampton." <webmaster@maxta.com> ATTN:-CONFIRMATION/AFFIRMATION

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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:
- "confidential business" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "my names are " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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.
- dr.gilberthampton@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Gilbert.Cassel.Hampton." <webmaster@maxta.com>
Reply-To: <dr.gilberthampton@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:04:49 +0630
Subject: ATTN:-CONFIRMATION/AFFIRMATION

ATTN URGENT:-CONFIRMATION/AFFIRMATION

Dear Prospective Partner,

Compliments of the day to you!My names are Dr.Gilbert Cassel
Hampton,British trained Chattered Accountant by profession
working in the capacity of the EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR in a renowned
financial institution in Geneva,Switzerland.
Honestly,i am very sorry for this unsolicited intrusion into your
personal affair.With due respect and regards I would
like to start up conversation with you.I have something very
important relating to a Business Proposal i will like to share
with you,which shall be of mutual benefit to us and it is devoid of
any kind of risk or whatsoever.NOTE:This is a serious
transaction and not a joke as some might think.Should you find
interest or feel that you are sound with a sincere desire
to come on board with me give me a hit back or contact me and i will
give you more details about this pending transactions
through my personal Electronic mail contact box
E-MAIL:dr.gilberthampton@aol.com
Please,be informed that your personal datum shall be required for the
processing of all relevant paper work.Such as Name,
Age,Tel./Fax,Country,Profession,Sex,Marital Status and scanned copy
of your(ID)card.If we are to reap the immense benefit
of this very confidential business proposal offer,transaction,there
should be,seriousness,devotion and commitment as well
as utmost secrecy which is of paramount important here.Thank you for
taking out time out from your schedule to read my
brief message.Should you find interest in this confidential
transaction you shall be welcome anytime on board.Awaiting a
swift response from you.

Have a pleasant day and God bless you.

Dr.Gilbert.Cassel.Hampton.
Group Excecutive Director.
E-MAIL:dr.gilberthampton@aol.com
Tel.No:
Fax:

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