419 scam: mousa <mousa@qualitynet.net> IMMEDIATE URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED, FROM MAJ.GEN.ABDEL RAHMAN (LIBYA)?

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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:
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "huge amount of money" (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)
- "i got your email address from " (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "maj-gen-abdelrahman@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: mousa <mousa@qualitynet.net>
Reply-To: Maj-Gen-AbdelRahman@live.com
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:06:52 +0500
Subject: IMMEDIATE URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED, FROM MAJ.GEN.ABDEL RAHMAN (LIBYA)?

Greetings,
Naturally, this letter will come to you as a surprise since we have not met, permit me however It is with dispense
of honor and respect that I humbly make this appeal to you with the understanding that any facts or opinions expressed
in this letter are given in confidence and solely for your personal information and use.I am Afraid many things is going on
now in the internet which is the only way i think i can get this issue solved but If it does not interest you, disregard the mail.

I am Maj.Gen. Abdel Rahman, i am in the Engineering military unit here in Libya, i got your email address from the business
network here in Libya, I am in need of your assistance. we have ($10million USD.) that we want to move out of the country
between Libya and Egypt border immediately.

With a deep regret that i lost the contact number of my "Erstwhile" business partner Mr. Anil Kumar, to the extend i sent my
son Mr. Muammar Rahman to contact him at his home address in INDIA but all the effort are in vain and we couldn't get him,
and we were told that he is no longer there.

Consequently, therefore we have to move on, that is why we sent you this mail because my partners and I need a reliable person.
the most important thing is trust, It is oil money and legal. we are moving it through diplomatic courier service to send it to your
house directly or a bank of your choice. once the funds get to you, you take your 15% out and keep our own 85%.Your own part
is to find a safe place where the funds can be sent. our own part is to send the fund to you but the whole process is simple and
we must keep a low profile at all time.

My son have done a reasonable research and find out that is not easy for a foreigner to open an account for such a huge amount of
money worth ($10million USD.) so i want you as a citizen of India to assist me to set up a good investment here in India, you are the
citizen of India and you know what is best in your country than a Foreigner. please do not hesitate to call me as soon as possible with
this number Tel: +20129235582 Email: (Maj-Gen-AbdelRahman@live.com) as i said there are no risks involved in this transaction.
if you are interested in this transaction i will furnish you with more details.

1. Full Name:......
2. Your Complete Address:.....
3. Age:...
4. Telephone Number:......

Thank you,
Abdel Rahman.

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