419 scam: Mrs.Safia Gadafi <mrssafia002@gmail.com> Hello!

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "necessary legal documents" (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. )
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.
- mrssafia002@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs.Safia Gadafi <mrssafia002@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:16:27 -0600
Subject: Hello!

Dear Friend, I am Safia Farkash, wife of embattled Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, who is presently been embattled by the unfaithful opposition leaders in my country. Following the heat as a result of the crises in Libya against my husband, Col. Muommar Gaddafi, I have been able to escape to a Neighboring country, Algeria with my daughter who recently gave birth to save our lives. I am desperately looking for a foreign reliable partner whom I can trust to handle some funds on our behalf. A deposit of $50 Million was made one time ago by my husband in one of the security Companies in my name. The UN and the Western world have freezed most of our assets and funds bearing Gaddafi's name anywhere in the world. Consequently, our status/position of the present state does not permit us to open an account or run any huge financial business at the moment; hence I have contacted you to claim the funds on our behalf. The necessary Legal documents will be made in your name to enable the release of the funds to you by the financial Company. Your assistance will enable us invest the funds in your country. But before we proceed you will promise me that you will not betray or abscond with the funds when it is eventually released to you. The last time the Government moved to officially freeze the assets held by the Libyan regime in the UK following sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council Find below the links where some of our assets were freeze. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/144251/libyas-first-lady-owns-airline.html If you wish to render your selfless service, but very rewarding, contact me via my email address (mrssafia002@gmail.com) with the following details below. 1. Full name. 2. Country. 3. Contact address. 4. Direct phone number. 5. Marital Status. 6. Age/Sex. 7. Occupation/job title. Upon the receipt of these information indicating your interest to partner with me, I will furnish you with more details regarding this transaction. Also note that I don't receive or call for security reasons as it is being monitored. All communication for the main time will be based on emails. I await your prompt and positive response. Thanks. Mrs.Safia Farkash Gaddafi

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