419 scam: "Dr.William Smith" <drwilliamssmith@ymail.com> BUSINESS COOPERATION

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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)
- "million 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)
- "hundred thousand 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)
- "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)
- "drwilliamssmith@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.William Smith" <drwilliamssmith@ymail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 15:13:15 -0700
Subject: BUSINESS COOPERATION

Dear Friend,

How are you and your entire family today.

My name is Dr.WILLIAM SMITH a DIRECTOR. Federal Ministry of Works Nigeria.I have someone name withheld just for Security reason he don't want his name to be mentioned in this business for his position as a top serving Government official unless you promised him that you are capable and trust worthy to handle a confidential business of Million dollars.

But If you can assure me of 100% that everything will be handled confidentially and that you are ready to proceed with him and you must also forward to him your full contact information and your receiving banking information and the amount you are to claim and receive is US$9.5M (Nine Million and Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only.

The ratio of disbursement is as follows:
The account owner (you) will have 30% of the total amount remitted, 10% will be set aside to refund all the expenses incurred during the transaction from both parties,i as a middle man also will be benefited with 10% ,while 50% will be for him,the owner . Please, contact him directly through his private email address below and let him know about your interest to cooperate with him in this business.

NOTE: This transaction is smooth and secured and 100% risk free, as all arrangement have been well organized. Finally, do always remember the confidentiality and urgency, which this transaction requires, while he expect your urgent response to the business cooperation request.

Please reply to my personal email address: drwilliamssmith@ymail.com

Best regards,
Dr.WILLIAM SMITH.

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