419 scam: Barrister moses Edward <barristermosese@yahoo.ca> Good News!!!

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- markjohn115@rocketmail.com (Rocketmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Barrister moses Edward <barristermosese@yahoo.ca>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:53:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Good News!!!

My;Dear Friend,

i did not forgot your past effort and attempt to assist me, now I'm happy Â to inform you that i have succeeded in getting those funds transferredunder the cooperation of a new partner from paraguay, so your attempt will Â not be in vain, I decided to offer you a compensation.
Now contact my secretary in Lome-Togo his name is Mr Mark John ask him to Â send you the total of ($800.000.00) EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATESDOLLAR) cheque for your compensation, his name is Mr Mark John. contact him Â now through his Email: (markjohn115@rocketmail.com) also with the following Â information below:

(1) Full Name::::::::
(2) Delivery address:::::::::
(3) Phone Number:::::::::::::

Yours FaithfullyBarrister Moses Edward, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

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