419 scam: INFO <baldebrothersgn@gmail.com> THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "dear friend" (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.
- me18920892@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: INFO <baldebrothersgn@gmail.com>
Reply-To: me18920892@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:46:13 -0100
Subject: THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY

Dear Friend,

I am Mr. Sean, a US Citizen, currently in Afghanistan, Could you
please give me an attention let us discuss a very Beneficial Business.
I found your email online, and decided to reach you to enable us
discuss. In Brief, The Business is worth $15 Million USD From
Afghanistan Mineral Resources, If you would like to learn more from
me, Respond as soon as you receive this email to enable me provide
full details.

I know this Letter would make anyone apprehensive and worried been
that we have not met before, but do give a chance, I am very sure we
would celebrate this day. No risk, No Hassles, only requires proper
cordinations. I look forward to your email. My Email address is:
me18920892@gmail.com

Regards,

Mr. Sean

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