419 scam: "Capt.Antiman.J.Nuka"<captanuka556@aol.com> "Can We Trust you"?

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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us dollars" (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)
- "my names are " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Capt.Antiman.J.Nuka" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <captanuka5566@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:55:11 -0700
Subject: "Can We Trust you"?

Dear Friend,

I sincerely apologize for intruding into your privacy,especially by
contacting you through these means for a business proposal of these
magnitude. My names are Captain Antiman.J.Nuka of the Engineering Unit
of US Military here in Ba'qubah in Iraq, during our search in Iraq we
found about 600 million U.S Dollars in Iraq. We have about $10Million
US Dollars that we want to move out of the country. My partners and I
need a good person out there, someone we can trust to receive the funds
on our behalf. I have made all needed plans for this deal.

I want someone not related to us so as to avoid trace of any kind. I
am with the US marine so I know how it works, all I need from you is
to keep a low profile at all times, even after the money reaches you
please do not let this deal known to anyone, I believe you know what I
mean. The most important thing is; "Can We Trust you"?

Once the funds get to you, simply take out 25% as your share and keep
the remaining 75% for us. Your own part of this deal is to find a safe
place where the funds can be sent to, ours is sending it to you safely.

Also you can view this Link for proper verification
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm

If you are interested I will furnish you with more details upon receipt
of your response.

I can assure you that the whole process is safe.I look forward to your
reply and co-operation.

Regards,
Capt.Antiman.J.Nuka.

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