419 scam: "Dr.solomon" <joyjude01@rediffmail.com> GET BACK TO ME

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: "Dr.solomon" <joyjude01@rediffmail.com>
Reply-To: drsolomon11@rediffmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:51:25 +0530 (IST)
Subject: GET BACK TO ME

Good day,

I come in contact with you in order to establish a relationship of exchange highly confidential because of my personality, which relate to a trade that I grant aid to the poor, disadvantaged and those who need help.

My name is Solomon Godwin, and I was military I served loyally in the army of my country, France.

I am 68 years old, since my retirement I live in Abidjan. I am alone now paralyzed from an accident.

During the Kuwait war, I gained a total of â‚¬ 6,500,000 by way of a wealthy citizen of Kuwait, he and his family, lives were saved thanks to my help.

My present situation is so urgent that I have no wife, let alone children to whom I could bequeath that amount.

That's why I want so graceful, and in order to help the poor, you leave so you can use it to help the poor, the homeless, the destitute.

The money is deposited in a bank here, where I currently reside.

I would like these funds are invested wisely in areas that could best help the needy so that this world is a place where life is good.

If you know of good character or a charity or a person working for underprivileged children and having the fear of God do not hesitate to contact me as soon as possible because I am very weak from the disease but do not know if I would take 2 months given to me.

I know it does not may be open to me the gates of heaven, but at least I'll go clear conscience knowing that I contribute a little to make this world a better place to live.

I wish you good reception.

God bless you thank. Solomon Godwin

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