419 scam: ZONGO DAWA <zongodawa@live.fr> INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

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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)
- "million united states 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: ZONGO DAWA <zongodawa@live.fr>
Reply-To: zongodawa@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:13:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

WATING FOR YOUR RESPOND? CALL ME +226 74504482
Dear Friend, My name is Mr ZONGO DAWA .I work as an AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER of BANK OF AFRICA (B.O.A) ,working as part of a bigger team that covers the entire African region,i had taken pains to find your contact through personal endeavors,On routine audit check last month,I discovered some investment Accounts that had been dormant for the last seven years. All the accounts belong to a single holder (NAME WITH HELD) with monies totaling a little above $15.5 million United States Dollars plus interest,We need a trust-worthy partner to assist us in recieving this funds for further investment in your country,You will be required to: (1) Assist us in the recieving of this sum in your Country. (2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country. (3) Assist us in carrying a feasibility study before actual investment.If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,you will be entitledto a percentage that
will be agree that 40% of this money will be for you as a respect to the provision of a foriegn account , 10% will be set aside for expenses incurred during the business and 50% would be for me. 1. Full Names.2. Full contact Address (Not P.O Box).3. Phone number(s).4. Age.5. Details of past work experiences. Thank you and regards. MR ZONGO DAWA AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER,BANK OF AFRICA(B.O.A)OUAGADOUGOU-BURKINA FASO.WEST AFRICA.

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