419 scam: "Sgt. Joey" <sgtjoey@aol.com> READ THIS MESSAGE

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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 us 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)
- "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "there is no risk involved" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "offshore account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
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.
- sgtjones@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Sgt. Joey" <sgtjoey@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:49:33 +0100
Subject: READ THIS MESSAGE

FROM: Sgt. Joey Jones

Dear Sir,

Good day to you
My name is Joey Jones i am an American soldier, i am serving in the military of the
1st Armored Division in Iraq. I am now in Kuwait in the mean time, I and my partner moved funds
belonging to Saddam Hussein, the total is (Twenty Five million US dollars)
this money is being kept safe in a security company. Click on this link to read about even that
took place here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm

Basically since we are working for the American government we cannot keep these funds,
but we want to transfer and move the funds to you, so that you can keep it for us in your safe
account or an offshore account.

We will divide the total funds in three ways, since we are 3 that is involved.
This means that you will take 30 percent, I wil! l take 30 percent, and my partner will take
30 percent. 10 percent will be kept aside for expenses. This business is confidential, and it
should not be discussed with anyone.

There is no risk involved whatsoever. If you are interested I will send you the full details,
my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can i trust you?
When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest including your
most confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick communication also your contact details.

Please reply me via this email: sgtjones@aol.com

Respectfully submitted
Sgt. Joey M. Jones

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