419 scam: Johnson Frank <kitten19@sbcglobal.net> Scam victims

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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- info.collinsmark82@yahoo.dk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Johnson Frank <kitten19@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-To: info.collinsmark82@yahoo.dk
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:08:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Scam victims

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Email: consultancycollinsmark92@live.com
Our Ref: NNC/MM/04/01
Your Ref: ...............................

YOUR CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT
Attention,
I am Mr. Johnson Frank from the Federal republic of Nigeria, Ministry of finance, we are sending you this mail in Regards to the scam that the citizens of Nigeria has done on the Internet. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this would have cost to you and to your country,The federal government of Nigeria decided to Budget the amount US$3, 000, 000,00. USD On this faithful recommendations.

I want you to know that during the last UN meetings held at Abuja, Nigeria. It was alarmed so much by the rest of the world in the meeting regarding the lose of funds by various foreigners to scam artists operating in syndicates all over the world today.

In other to retain the good image of the country, The present president of the country (President Goodluck Jonathan.) is now paying 100 victims of this operators US$3, 000, 000,00. USD each,In other to build is image in the next comming election set to take place 2011.

The payments are to be paid by Federal Reserve Account Unit, corresponding paying bank under funding assistance by the Central Bank of Nigeria (C.B.N.).

According to the number of applicants at hand 84 beneficiaries has been paid ,half of the victims are from the United States, we still have more 16 left to be paid before we call off the compensation.

Presently I'm in South Africa for investment projects, Find below the contact of the issuing body to process the claim.His name is Mr. Mark Collins.

below is the contact information.
NAME: Name: Mr. Mark Collins
Email: info.collinsmark82@yahoo.dk
ADDRESS: Plot 144 Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria.

Please do let me know immediately you receive the cheque to enable us share the joy after all the sufferings at that time. In the moment, I'm very busy here because of the investment projects, which the new partner and me are having at Hand.

Finally, remember that I had forwarded instruction to the secretary on your
behalf to Receive the money. So feel free to get in touch with him (Mr. Collins Mark) without any delay

Thanks for accepting our apology and God bless you
Mr. Johnson Frank

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