419 scam: Abdul Qadeer fitrat <qadeerfitrata@yahoo.com.ph> Urgent Business proposal; From Afghan Central Bank Governor

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "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)
- "i got your email address from " (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- drdrvictor@sify.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Abdul Qadeer fitrat <qadeerfitrata@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: drdrvictor@sify.com
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:27:38 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Urgent Business proposal; From Afghan Central Bank Governor

Hello,
I believe this world is a free place to do business with anyone with my experience. I got your email address from a business guest book and i have ask my personal assistance to contact you.
Please consider this and read about me online news as i am in a secret place here in United States of America.
But i moved the funds to London, United Kingdom, and that is where it will be transferred to you from.
I am Afghan central bank governor and name is Abdul Qadeer Fitrat.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304447804576411930841416682.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13935876

http://www.theindependentbd.com/international/asia/57870-afghan-central-bank-governor-abdul-qadeer-fitrat-quits.html

http://article.wn.com/view/2011/06/28/Afghan_central_bank_governor_Abdul_Qadeer_Fitrat_quits

I have refunded back part of the funds but i need to secure my future by keeping $60,000,000.00 Million in a safe bank account. I can't travel or do open business with people but i need a secret partner to help and receive this funds for investment.
My personal bank officer contact details are:
E-mail: drdrvictor@sify.com

Please contact him secretly for the claim of $60,000.000.00 Million.
You will receive this funds from him and use it for investment purpose.

I hope I can trust you.

God bless.

Yours faithfully,
Abdul Qadeer Fitrat

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