419 scam: "DR MOUTUTU LANTOMI"<ottoma2009@libero.it> WE OFFER FUNDING OF PROJECTS

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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!

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

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:
- "moututula@gala.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "moututula@gala.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "moututula@gala.net" (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.
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.
- +22998928559 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "DR MOUTUTU LANTOMI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <moututula@gala.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:45:03 +0100
Subject: WE OFFER FUNDING OF PROJECTS

WE OFFER FUNDING OF PROJECTS
DR MOUTUTU LANTOMI
Former Director General
Group of Association Funding West Africa
TEL. 00229 9892 85 59
Email; moututula@gala.net

Good day.

We have the honour to solicit your high great Importance in working with your Personality.
Indeed, I am DR MOUTUTU LANTOMI a Former Director General having 60% shareholder with Group
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDING WEST AFRICA , I gave my resignation of funding continued due to many
irregularity see by my self, I decided to meet and finance different Individaul or Company that
needs financing assistance to their projects, privat Business or those that needs PRIVAT loans ,
( ARTNERSHIP AS JOINT VENTURE )
We are seeking for Individual or Private Company, Mini and Major Projects Owners Etc needing
financing assistance for carrying out their project as (PARTNERSHIP AS JOINT VENTURE since we are in
position of CAPITAL to finance any profitable Projects or investment , Benefit realize from the
above projects every year within the period of 1 to 5 years will be sheared between you and my
company that is (WE AS FINANCIER WILL HAVE 30% OF THE BENEFIT REALIZE & THE REST OF 70% BENEFIT
REALIZE FROM THE ABOVE PROJECTS WILL BE FOR YOU AS THE PROJECTS OWNER,
( PERSONAL LAONS )
We offer personal loans to Individual or Companies Owner as well and the interest rates is
negotiable for a period of 5 to 10 years .
this process will be notified in the Contract Agreements that will be indeed sign to enable us
conclude this transaction, after that, the said amount requested for your project will be transfer
to your account .
NB: YOU CAN AS WELL CALL US ON TEL: TEL. 00229 98 92 85 59 also send email on :
moututula@gala.net , don't forget to INCLUDE YOUR PRIVAT TELEPHONE / FAX ALSO PRIVAT EMAIL ADDRESS.
We will be looking forwards for your reply,
Thanks for your cooperation.

DR MOUTUTU LANTOMI
Former Director General
Group of Association Funding West Africa
TEL. 00229 9892 85 59
Email; moututula@gala.net

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