419 scam: "MR. FRANK OLIZE"<ssssssssssss12@att.net> From Mr. Frank Olize

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

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. FRANK OLIZE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.frankoliza@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:08:33 +0100
Subject: From Mr. Frank Olize - Between Us.

>From Mr. Frank Olize

How are you and your family? hope all is well, I am writing with the intention to secure your co-operation,
my name is Mr. Frank Olize. an account officer with a government owned Oil Refinery Company here in Nigeria.
I wish you to help me lay claims to balance funds derived from a contract
executed to our company by one of our contractors. The total contract sum was US$150,000,000 and
US$130,000,000 has already been paid. Leaving a balance of US$20,000,000.
It is my intention to form a company with you when the funds are paid. My area of interest is Real Estate or any
other investment of your great idea, I also desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in this
transaction. For more information, write to with the following:

(1) FULL NAMES:
(2) DIRECT TELEPHONE NO:
(3) HOME OR OFFICE ADDRESS
(4) AGE AND OCCUPATION:

I wait to hear from you soonest.

Regards,
Mr. Frank Olize

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