419 scam: "Roshayati Binti Salam"<roshayati_salam@hotmail.my> Beloved Friend

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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:

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. )
- "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)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Roshayati Binti Salam"<roshayati_salam@hotmail.my>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:41:59 +0400
Subject: Beloved Friend

Beloved Friend

I am writing this mail to you with heavy tears In my eyes and great sorrow in my heart because
my Doctor told me that I will die in a months time. I am not in tears because I'm dying but because I still have
my biggest dream un done and Base on this unsettling development I want to will my money which is deposited
in a security company to someone who understands what a dying wish is and ready to help carry on this dream
till its fulfillment. I am in search of a reliable person who will use the Money to build charity organization for the
less priviledged, victims of war/crises and most especially the orphanage. The person will take 30% of the total
sum. While 70% of the money will go into the fulfillment of my dream so I can have a peaceful rest in the bossom
of the lord. I grew up as an Orphan here In Sarawak Malaysia and i don't have anybody/family member to take
care of me, I am a typical example of miraculous survivor, from one home to another, from one abuse to the other,
not able to proceed to University even when I am very brilliant so I started my life journey with massive surffering,
hardwork under pressure and hatred which is commonly shown to most orphans in this country.To cut the whole
story short the total amount in question is $3.5million dollars. I will provide you with other information's once you
indicate your willingness. But please bear in mind that this is a dying wish of a well suffered old woman which is
the main reason I had to explain above my up growing statues so you can understand. Thanks and remain blessed

Yours sincerely.
Ms Roshayati .B. Salam

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