419 scam: "Gary Atkinson" <postmaster@daysjiaozuo.com> Private and Confidential

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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:
- "million 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)
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447012966273 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- garyatkinson1965@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Gary Atkinson" <postmaster@daysjiaozuo.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:41:58 +0100
Subject: Private and Confidential

Private and Confidential

Attn: Beneficiary,

I am Gary Atkinson the Auditor International Remittance Citibank London, situated at Citigroup Centre, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5LB United Kingdom. I wish to inform you that I have been delegated to assume responsibility of transferring the sum of USD$6,000,000.00 to you. This payment is Compensation from United Nations to all beneficiaries who are yet to claim their Lottery winnings, contract and Inheritance fund. This panel was primarily delegated to investigate all manipulated debts and diverted funds and ensure that eligible beneficiaries are duly compensated and you are among other 2 to receive Six Million US Dollars each.

The assignment is already in progress. As part of the ultimate process, you are requested to reconfirm immediately with your complete name, direct telephone numbers and your mailing address for final endorsement. Upon receipt of the information stated herein via my private email address: garyatkinson1965@yahoo.com, vital fund approval documents would be sent to you indicating PROJECTED TRANSFER SCHEDULE.

Finally, your prompt communication on this subject matter is considered necessary to accomplish fund transfer to you within the projected period.
Mr. Gary Atkinson
+447012966273

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