419 scam: Anthony Nugyen <gingertwat22@gmail.com> Dear Friend

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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:
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states 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)
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348096257771 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Anthony Nugyen <gingertwat22@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 02:15:01 +0100
Subject: Dear Friend

I am Austin David the personal Assistant to the former president of
Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR) here in Nigeria. I know this will come
to you as a surprise but it is a blessing for life and this transaction
will be beneficial to you even on your retirement. My Boss is looking for
trusted partner who can handle any vital investment in your country ,He
said that He will be willing to invest $10,000,000.00(Ten Million United
States Dollars) or even more if you can be able to show your competence in
handling this transaction .He said that we need to do this very fast to
avoid the new government from probing him about the funds that have been
seized through the past government and loots that was recovered ,the fund
is already in your country,but the details will be disclosed to you once
you reply and bear in mind that your name ,your phone and fax numbers , and
home address will be needed to facilitate an urgent response and immediate
commencement of the transfer of the said fund to you .Kindly revert back to
me ,if you can handle this business transaction effectively .

Mr.Austin David
Personal Assistant
Direct PHONE :+234-8096257771

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