419 scam: "Mrs. Anna Paul" <mrs.annap@rafiusa.org> (no subject)

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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:
- "please endeavor to " (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Anna Paul" <mrs.annap@rafiusa.org>
Reply-To: rafi.usa1@w.cn
Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 07:23:24 +0700 (WIT)
Subject:

RAFI-USA.
The Rural Advancement Foundation International
Address: 1020 Longworth HOB • Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone (206) 350-1852
Fax (206) 339-3652

RAFI-USA is a private non-profit organization based in Pittsboro, NC
dedicated to cultivating markets, policies and communities that support
thriving, socially just and environmentally sound family farms. We would
like to notify you that you have been chosen by the board of trustees as
one of the final recipients of a cash Grant/ Donation for your own
personal, Health, and farming development.

Take time and thought in spending the donation wisely on something that
will last you a long time.

You are required to contact the Executive Secretary below, for
qualification documentation. Please endeavor to quote your Qualification
numbers (N-462-8649, B-916-51) in all discussions.

Kindly provide all required information.
FULL NAMES:
ADDRESS:
NATIONALITY:
STATE:
COUNTRY:
TEL:
FAX:
AGE/DATE OF BIRTH:
SEX:
MARITAL STATUS:
OCCUPATION:

Executive Sec. Dan Pollitt Jr.
Email: rafi.usa@w.cn
Phone: +1 206-339-0530

Regards,
Mrs. Anna Paul.

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