419 scam: "mrsmoore@gawab.com"<mrsmoore@gawab.com> communicate to Dr. David Chitex Financial Adviser now

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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- "david5chitex5@qatar.io" (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: "mrsmoore@gawab.com" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <david5chitex5@qatar.io>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:28:39 +0200
Subject: communicate to Dr. David Chitex Financial Adviser now

My Dear Beloved ,

Longest time ,How are you today? Hope all is well with you . I beleive this my mail met you in a perfect condition. I want you to comprehend why i revert back to you as I knew you must have forgoten me because you cant recognize me again due to you lost my telephone contact number and deleted my email address from in your email box . I remeber to compensate   you and show my intergrity and gratitude to you .

Be informed after so much delay that time while looking for a help, May I let you know that I have successfully transferred all those huge funds to China for an esterblishment with a help of a person , your country citizen thats stays in China an accountant working in a reputable company in China as you did not further to help me may be you was been discouraged by friends or you was afraid thats why??

I revert back to you with 400.000.00 USD for your compensation for all your past efforts no matter it fails us some how durung that time, as such no problem or laws has been broken ok.communicate to Dr. David Chitex Financial Adviser at ( david5chitex5@qatar.io with your required details bello and receive the cheque from my bank and let me know as I have authorized and empowered you.At the moment, I'm very busy on projects.

                                               Your Full Name

                                               Your Address

                                               House telephone

                                               Office telephone

                                               Mobile phone number

Please I will like you to accept this token with good faith , this is from the bottom of my heart.your might thinking that its too much,No receive it to care of your self and your family , Remain blessed with your family. Hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

Mrs Theresa Moore.

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