419 scam: Leather Bootboy <nzboot4u@yahoo.com> GOOD DAY from Lt. Col. George Becker.

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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:
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
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.
- georgebecker1@rediffmail.com (Rediffmail, India; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- as soon as your interest is shown. please reply to {georgebecker1@rediffmail.com, beckergeorge66@yahoo.com.hk } i look forward to your (Rediffmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Leather Bootboy <nzboot4u@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 03:41:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: GOOD DAY from Lt. Col. George Becker.

GOOD DAY from Lt. Col. George Becker.

I hope this e-mail message meets you well? I am in need of your assistance.

My name is Lt. Col. George Becker,commander of the 1st Battalion 63rd Armored Regiment here in Ba'qubah in Iraq. We have about USD$20 Million (Twenty Million United State Dollars) that we want to move out of this country (Iraq).

My partners and I need a good partner out there, to entrust this fund as a custodian. It is a proceed from crude oil and it is legal, therefore, do not entertain any fear. Please do not disclose this deal to anybody as to protect my duty with the US Army. We must keep a low profile at all times. More details regarding this deal will be made available to you as soon as your interest is shown.

Please reply to {georgebecker1@rediffmail.com, beckergeorge66@yahoo.com.hk } I look forward to your reply and co-operation.
Regards,
Lt. Col. George Becker.

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