419 scam: Khalid Elmabrok <k.elmabrok@yahoo.com.ph> I need trustworthiness??

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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:
- "hundred thousand 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)
- "00,000.00" (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: Khalid Elmabrok <k.elmabrok@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:16:34 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: I need trustworthiness??

Hello

My name is Khalid Elmabrok, I am a top Government functionary in the past government of Col. Muammar Gaddafi, the embattled Libyan President, I am in a dire need of a trust worthy individual/Organization who can receive and invest the sum of $9,300,000.00 (Nine Million Three Hundred Thousand US Dollars) on my behalf, the need for this is as a result of the ongoing crisis in my country, Libya.

For your help and trustworthiness I will compensate you with 30% of the total sum and a stake in whatever business that will be setup by you with these fund in future.

If you know you are willing and capable to help me handle this project send the below information to enable me direct you on what to do next.

Full name
Mobile number
Residential address
Occupation
International passport or driving id

Please Treat as Urgent and Confidential

Thanks
Khalid Elmabrok

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