419 scam: connell derek <sales@eidco.com.jo> Your reply is needed urgentlyH AFRICA SHELL EMAIL AWARD 2010PPŒë¸"

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
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.
- connellderek1960@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: connell derek <sales@eidco.com.jo>
Reply-To: <connellderek1960@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:50:16 +0800
Subject: Your reply is needed urgently

I am pleased and delighted to have contact with you via this medium in developing a long lasting cordial business relationship. I was moved by my personal inspiration to entrust on your sincerity to handle this business. I am connell derek.

I am seeking for a partner who will be willing to assist my client to liquidate excess funds in any good viable business. My client is interested in investing with anyone who has business ideas in the following areas; Real estate development, Forex trading, hotel hospitality, oil and gas or any lucrative international business but it must be handled by the individual or company nominated i believe in sincerity and honesty.

The main purpose is for investments and return of profits from investment on a long term agreement and utilization of funds. if you are capable to handle this; considering the funds that is involved, please do not hesitate to respond to my mail and forward to us your Business ideas or Job plan. Email contact connellderek1960@yahoo.com

Please do not disregard this mail as we are being vague with details until we receive a response and information from you then we can explain the details and the personalities involved, then meeting arrangements

This is a confirmation of the funds and the amount involved for investment is $25,000,000.00 (Million) USD, this is to be injected into an investment that will guarantee the security of our funds and profit.

Expecting to hear from you soonest.

Warm Regards

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