419 scam: David Munaba <david.david13@btinternet.com> Dearest One,

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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:
- "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united state 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)
- ",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)
- "urgent assistance" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: David Munaba <david.david13@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: david.munaba01@hotmail.fr
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:43:58 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Dearest One,

Dearest One,
How are you today,I hope this massage will find you in the best of your health, I really like to have a good relationship with you, and I have a special reason why I decided to contact you because of the urgency of my situation here.

Please I write not only to introduce myself to you, but also tender a joint investment business proposal for your considerations and acceptance. I know that receipt of my communication shall be a great surprise to you considering the fact that we did not know each other or had any business negotiations before now.

I am Mr. David Munaba, The son of late Prof. Paulson Munaba, A Director in The Sierra Leone National Diamond & Gold Mining Company, Who lost his live during the political upheaval nurtured by The Sierra Leone rebels to eject The incumbent President.

When my late father was alive,he controls all the sales of Diamond & Gold both internal and external. Before his death, some large quantities of Diamond & Gold were exported to a Saudi Arabian firm which the proceeds has not been remitted into The Government treasury due to the political crisis in Sierra Leone then.

Now that the rebel troops has captured and killed my father, The proceeds which is US$3,000,000.00 (Three Million United State dollars) is left under my control, in one of the biggest bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.This money which my late father was supposed to transfer abroad for investment purposes is now under my care, which I am with the original lodgement documents of the deposit as handed over to me by my late father.

Now,I have arrived in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire and have successfully found the bank where these fund were been deposited and the bank has confirmed the deposit true. Now I am seeking for your urgent assistance as a trusted someone who is in position to assist me transfer this fund to your Country for my own investment as per the instruction given to me by my late father.

It is my intention to compensate you with 20% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my investment capital. This is the reason why I decided to contact you. Please all communications should be through this email address only for confidential purposes. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.

I am staying at my country refugee hostel here in Abidjan. Awaiting your urgent and positive response. Please do keep this only to your self please I beg you not to disclose it a third party till I come over, once the fund has been transferred into your account. I hope my explanation is very clear but if you need further clarification, then send in your questions.

I will wait for your quick and urgent response.
Regards.
David Munaba.

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