419 scam: mrs Nuara Ahmed <info@ahmed.org> Dear sir/Madam

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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:

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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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.
- assistance4nadalhealth1@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: mrs Nuara Ahmed <info@ahmed.org>
Reply-To: <assistance4nadalhealth1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:55:33 -0700
Subject: Dear sir/Madam

Dear Friend,

i am Mrs Nuara James is from USA ,am calling to the world and good citizen to help Nadal James came out of a rigging fire alive, but now has to fight for her life and a normal future. she is 18 months old and she has burnt skin all over her body, damage facial bones(as a result of very high temperature). She does not have half of her face. She is at The International Medical Center .Malaysia and one of the best specialist is looking after her.However she still has to go through many surgeries and then long Rehab.We seek support from any body to assist financially,we need money to save my daughter life, i lost my husband in Palenstine Political crises last 10 Months ago,me and my husband where teachers there. i and Nadal manage to escape to Malaysia for Refuge.i am asking for your help to please help me save her life.

For any money you send to save the life of Nadal is not lost. you will be rewarded by God.
Please reply back if you are ready to help.
Thanks,
Mrs Naura James
please contact this email forward process if you can be off assisance Email:- assistance4nadalhealth1@gmail.com

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