419 scam: "hamza sheriff" <barristerhamzasheriff@hotmail.com> AWARD WINNER CERTIFICATE ATTECHED

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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:
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "hamza sheriff" <barristerhamzasheriff@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 22:13:36 +0700
Subject: AWARD WINNER CERTIFICATE ATTECHED

KINDLY FILL THIS FORM AND SCAN IT BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY TOGETHER WITH THE
SCAN COPY OF YOUR NATIONAL ID CARD FOR PROPER VERIFICATIONS AND TO AVOID
BEEN HANDING OVER YOUR WONED CHEQUE TO A WRONG PERSON.NOTE THAT THE CHARGES
FEES OF 780$ FOR INSURANCE,CONSULTATION AND INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY HAS TO BE
PAID IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID LATE DELIVERY OF YOUR WONED CHEQUE.YOUR URGENT
RESPONSE WILL HELP US TO ACHIVE YOUR DREAMS.

THANKS AND BEST REGARDS
HABBR.H.SHERIFF.

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