419 scam: "Mrs.Almira K.Yaroof" <jmk1234@btinternet.com> WAITING FOR YOUR FEEDBACK.

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447031743963 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Almira K.Yaroof" <jmk1234@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: almirakya@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:02:14 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: WAITING FOR YOUR FEEDBACK.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mrs.Almira K.Yaroof from port de paix HAITI but live in the capital( Port-au-Prince) with my family.I was out of the country when the unforgettable disaster hit my country.I lost my family including my husband who was the great business man he owes many companies in Haiti.

You can read more about the earthquake on this site:
(https://www.suresome.com/proxy/nph-secure/00A/http/www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,1953379,00.html)

I am writing you because right now I have decided to invest our remaining capital (? 2,900,000.00)which my husband deposited in London (SAFE DEPOSIT CENTERS)which he wanted to use to start Gold business before the earthquake.The reason is that I cannot invest in my country because millions of people are living in fear of thug who kills and kidnap peoples.

Now am in UK as am writing you,I want to inquire if you can assist me to move the fund and invest it your country through your assistance.

I will provide you with all information which will enable us work as partner.

Here is my cell number:+447031743963.Can I have your details so that we can move ahead.

WAITING FOR YOUR FEEDBACK.

Mrs.Almira K.Yaroof
+447031743963

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