419 scam: "J. Kamara" <office161office@att.net> From: J. Kamara!

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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:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "trunk box" (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)
- "consignment " (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 orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "J. Kamara" <office161office@att.net>
Reply-To: <j.kamara@one.co.il>
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:47:17 -0700
Subject: From: J. Kamara!

Dear Sir/ Madam,

My name is JUDE KAMARA, a citizen of SIERRA-LEONE. And my only sister is SUSAN We are the children of late Royal Chief, HARRISON KAMARA of Sierra-Leone, a CONTRACTOR and Gold and DIAMOND merchant before his death.

As you may be aware, our country Sierra-Leone is just recovering from over ten years bloody civil war. This left our country completely destroyed and devastated. My father was killed by rebel, during the war in Sierra-Leone.

Right now, we are at the BUJUMBURA refugee camp here in Accra, Ghana.

But before the death of my father, he deposited the sum of US$9 million in a TRUNK BOX at a security company vault as FAMILY VALUABLES here in Accra, Ghana and named me the next–of –kin being the son.

I am contacting you because I need a God fearing, trustworthy and reliable individual who will help me receive the consignment in area of investment out of Ghana and also help me out of Ghana to start a new life with my sister and help in obtaining a permanent residential permit in your Country.

For your help in Assisting us receive our fund as the beneficiary, I will offer you 15% of the total sum (US$9 Million) you would also be entitled to 25% of every profit generated from the investment. That is, if you put it into joint investment. 70% will be for us and 5% will be set aside for any expenses which may come up during the process of this transaction. But you must keep this transaction SECRET because I don’t want anybody here in Africa to know that my late father deposited such amount in my name being a refugee here.

All I want you to do is to furnish me with your entire details including your readiness to assist me achieve this transaction for investment purposes in your country under your supervision. Please further details on how to achieve this transaction. Also, send your direct phone number for further/easier communication.

All the vital documents/certificates that have to do with the origin of the fund are with me. And I will send them to you as we progress. I will detail you more immediately I receive your acceptance response. if you think we can work together so that we can go over the details. Thank you in advance and May God bless you and your family.

Please I will want you to reply me as quickly as possible through our private email: - (j.kamara@one.co.il)

God bless
J. Kamara.
Phone: - +233 240824226.

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