419 scam: "Mr. Larry Chinyeaka" <office------box321@att.net> Attn: Dear Beneficiary.

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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:
- "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)
- "markkailt@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Larry Chinyeaka" <office------box321@att.net>
Reply-To: markkailt@live.com
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:30:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Attn: Dear Beneficiary.

Attn: Dear Beneficiary.

I want to inform you of the final conclusion of the transfer of your fund (US$4,200,000.00) by the Board of Federal Ministry of Finance Ghana, The Federal Ministry of Finance has instructed (PAYMENT HEAD OFFICE ) to send your funds (US$4.2million) to you through ATM CARD for easier receive of your inherited/Compensation funds without any further delay.

The maximum amount you will be withdrawing each day starting from the the moment you receive your ATM CARD is the sum of $6,000.00 US Dollars per day, also the only money your are required to pay to them is for the Renewing and Approval of your fund payment file that was deposited in their office which they will inform you as soon as you have contacted them. Be advised to send the Payment head Office the below information to enable them process and deliver your ATM CARD without any delay:

Name Beneficiary:
Beneficiary Address:
Beneficiary Telephone number:

Contact the payment head office with their below information:
CONTACT PERSON: Rev. Mark Mezuoya
EMAIL: markkailt@live.com

Be informed as soon as you contact the payment head office with the required information and fee for the Renewing and approval of your payment file that was deposited there on your behalf by the Federal Ministry Of Finance Accra Ghana, they will process and deliver your ATM CARD to your address without any delay and you will start withdrawing your fund every day at $6,000.00 until your total payment ($4.2 million) United States Dollars is completed.

Finally, kindly let me know as soon as you receive your ATM.

Yours in service
Mr. Larry Chinyeaka

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