419 scam: Tracy Jefferson <tracyjeff001@live.com> From Tracy.

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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:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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: Tracy Jefferson <tracyjeff001@live.com>
Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 14:08:25 -0300
Subject: From Tracy.

Hello,
First,I must solicit your confidence in this transaction;I have decided to
contact you due to the urgency of this transaction and also, I have been
reliably and convinced of your discreetness and ability to handle this
transaction. I want you to assist me in this transaction by helping me claim a
package/consignment containing US$10m which my late father(Mr.mark Jefferson)
deposited with a Security Company for Safe Keeping.
I will give you 20% out of the total sum,and then the remaining 80% will be
invested into properties with your advice as soon as you comfirm delivery.I
will give you more details about the transaction as soon as i hear from
you.Also, in your response, please,do include the following information: Your
full name, Home/Mailing address, and Your private phone number to enable the
diplomat contact you for the delivery of the consignment.Looking forward to
receiving your reply.
Best Regards,
Tracy Jefferson.

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