419 scam: MR.FRANK WILLIANS <verify@shgm.gov.tr> URGENT INFO FROM MR.FRANK

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: MR.FRANK WILLIANS <verify@shgm.gov.tr>
Reply-To: <frankwillians100@zoho.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:07:42 -0700
Subject: URGENT INFO FROM MR.FRANK

Sir,

My name is Mr.Frank Willians, I am the chairman of the contract award committee, Federal Airport Authority. {FAAN} we got your contact through our international business partner. We need you to assist in the transfer of ($15,500.000.00} FIFTEEN,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS. And subsequent investment in properties in your country .You will be required to Assist us.

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum into your account.

(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment

(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 30% of the total sum will be offer to you. 10% will be set aside for any expense encountered during the transfer.

Please try and send your bank details where the fund will be transferred and also your contact phone and fax Numbers.

Pls, quickly get back to me for more information.(EMPTY BANK ACCOUNT

IS ACCEPTABLE)

Yours Faithfully,

Chris.

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