419 scam: "Barrister.Hatem Ali" <johnwelsh_cybernet@yahoo.co.uk> Your Assistance.

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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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.
- hatemali189@yahoo.com.ph (Yahoo, Philippines, Philippines; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Barrister.Hatem Ali" <johnwelsh_cybernet@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: "Barrister.Hatem Ali" <hatemali189@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:29:48 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Your Assistance.

Dear Friend,
I know this mail will come to you as a surprise as we have never met before, but you need not to worry as I am using the only secured and confidential medium available to seek for your foreign assistance in a business. My name is Mr. Hatem Ali. LL.B, Attorney-at-Law and Legal Adviser. Am a close Legal Consultant to the Family of late Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi. Am a senior Attorney in Tuni Law Firm based in Libya. Check our website to see my profile on..http://www.tumilawfirm.com
As you are aware,there is a conflict going on Libya presently,the rebel have toppled the government and killed my Boss President Muammar Gaddafi,because of this conflict,the United States and the UN,they have declared 'a no fly Zone to Libya.(Watch CNN on the latest happening in Libya).
There is this bank in the Carribean I assisted the Ghadaffi family to Deposit fund with and I have the documents presently with me.
I need your assistance to transfer this funds for subsequent investments in your country as everybody is fleeing the country for safety. All am asking from you is to give me your trust that you can handle this transaction and I will give you the details and proof of this funds.
This message should be reserved for your self only for security reason as all the Aides to the Ghadaffi and that of his family are placed on very tight Security.If you are interested in this transaction,you have to reply me immediately as this has to be done fast and there after, I will meet you up in your country for investments. 25% of the funds will be yours,8% will be for expenses and 2% will be for Logistics.The funds amount and all the details will be known to you on your acceptance, and forward me your details immediately.
In my company website on..http://www.tumilawfirm.com,you will see my contact details right there on my profile,please do not contact me through the website for security reason.Am giving you a private email to contact me,please if you are interested in this,do contact me on this my mail box.
hatemali189@yahoo.com.ph
yours faithfully,
Mr. Hatem Ali.

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