419 scam: "Mr.Martin Holmes" <info@artigianadolci.it> GOOD DAY

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "transfer into your account" (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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "chief auditor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- martinholmes112@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Martin Holmes" <info@artigianadolci.it>
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:29:15 +0200
Subject: GOOD DAY

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Dear Friend,

How are you my dear,my name is Mr.Martin Holmes from Spain Madrid,I work
with one of the Banks here in Spain. My dear I want you to keep this
mail very secret as I would not like any member of our staff to hear
about it.

I am contacting you base on one of our late customer,Mr.Abdel Khalid
from Libya North Africa who was an international crude oil dealer. He
died last two years in his home town Bani Walid during the crises of
Late.President Moammar Gaddfia. Before his death, he has the sum of 50
Million Euros here in my branch and I happened to be her account
officer. My dear I want you to stand as his next of kin so that my bank
will transfer this money into your bank account in your Country.

I have all the whole powers to present you as the Next of kin if you can
be able to work with me. Let hear from you as soon as you get this mail,
so that we can further ahead for this transaction it will only take few
banking days to get this money transfer into your account.

My Conditions:

1) The sum of Fifty Million Euros (50,000,000.00 Euros) only will be
transfer into your account after the processing of all relevant legal
documents in your name as the bonafide beneficiary, the transfer will be
made by Telegraphic Transfer(T/T) or delivered to you via the company's
Private Diplomatic Delivery System confirm-able in 5-7 working days.

2) This deal must be kept secret forever, during and after the execution
of it and all correspondence will be strictly by email/telephone, for
security purposes.

3) That there will not be any third party as most problems associated
with transfers of fund release are caused by beneficiary's agents or
representative. If you AGREE with my Conditions, I will forward to you a
drafted Application Letter which you will fill and forward to the Head
of International Funds Remittance Department of my company and I will
also advise you on what to do immediately so that the transfer will
commence immediately without delay as I will proceed to audit your name
on the Payment Schedule instantly to meet the 5-7 working days mandate
of the company.

If you are interested contact me with the below information.

(1) Your Full name.
(2) Tel Phone, Fax and Mobile #.
(3) Company name, Positin and Contact Address.
(4) Profession, Age and Marital Status
(5) Country of Residence and Origin
(6) occupation
(7) Intl Passport/Id card Proof

If you think you are capable and will be committed to making this deal a
success,give me a call or send me an email as soon as possible to
confirm your interest.

Your's faithfully,
Mr.Martin Holmes
Chief Auditor (CM Financial Management Ltd)
Contact me if you are ready to do this deal.
Email:martinholmes112@aol.com

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