419 scam: "ABSA BANK PLC"<equityfundinvestment@galmail.co.za> ABSA SA PROPERTY EQUITY INVESTMENT

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",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.
- +27730230934 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
- +27866093724 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- equityfundinvestment@galmail.co.za (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ABSA BANK PLC" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 07:15:51 -0700
Subject: ABSA SA PROPERTY EQUITY INVESTMENT

ABSA BANK PLC
2900 suite 14,MANDELA SQUARE
Sandton,Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel:+27-73-0230-934
FAX:+27-86-6093-724
Email:equityfundinvestment@galmail.co.za

ABSA SA PROPERTY EQUITY INVESTMENT

The primary objective of the fund is to provide investors with income and growth over the medium to longer term at medium to high risk, predominantly obtained in the South African property sector.

The fund is sector specific and invests in quality listed property assets with the aim of producing high income and sustained long-term capital growth to investors.

Fund Facts

Inception Date 20th April 2009

JSE Code ABPE

Real Estate Worth $135,000,000.00

Industry Category Domestic Real Estate

Minimum Investment $5,000 - $30,000.00

Initial Fee 1,14% (VAT incl.)

Investment Return (YR) 40% in 1yr

Please note that the estates are currently under construction in different areas and some of the houses are completely built.

ABSA Bank Of South Africa gurantees the safety of your investment and your returns shall be deposited into any account specified by you.

Due to the upcoming world cup in 2010, the property sector is booming and that is why ABSA is using this opportunity to make the entire world aware and at the same time seeking people to come and invest in South Africa.

Get in contact with us immediately,if you are intrested.

Respectfully,

Absa Property Equity Fund
Thabo Ramushu
Director.
+27-73-0230-934

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