419 scam: Michael Geoffrey <mic_geofy@yahoo.co.jp> CAPITAL INVESTMENT.

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Michael Geoffrey <mic_geofy@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: temple_lard@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:36:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: CAPITAL INVESTMENT.

Dear Sir/Madam

CAPITAL INVESTMENT.

My name is Michael Geoffrey, a second year University Student, I am writing you based on my Father is money that is in abroad, I needs a very honest, reliable, trustworthy person who can received the money as a partnership for investment, hence, I have not concluded my Education and no travel documents to overseas yet. My Late Father move majority of his funds into more stable economies and developed countries where they can get good yield. Hence I cannot travel out of the country now, I need an investor, organization or individual abroad, who will be able and willing to receive this money and put it in a good and profitable business. Please indicate your interest immediately.

1. The said fund amounts is Twenty Five Million Dollars (US).

2. The fund is intended to be invested through your agency for any profitable business investment.

3. I desires absolute confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter and have interest in property and Real Estate.

4. However, I will consider your advice on area of investment which you will decide and manage.

5. This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 30% of the investment capital.

Please respond urgently, and give me your mobile telephone and fax numbers respectively, for more clarification.

Sincerely.
Michael Geoffrey.

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