419 scam: Morris Jacob <himorris1@yahoo.com> Dear Trusted One,

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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:
- "a security company " (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. )
- "monrovia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Morris Jacob <himorris1@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: himorris10@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:04:55 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dear Trusted One,

Dear Trusted One,

It's my pleasure to contact you for a business venture which I intend to establish in your country. Though, we have not meet before but I strongly believe that one have to risk confiding in someone to succeed from my present situation and for the best of my future.

I am persuaded to reach you by faith believing that you will accept this offer in good faith. I am Mr. Morris Jacob, the only son of late Chief Eric Jacob. I am in position of US$8.3 Million which I want to invest in a lucrative business in your country.

This money was released from the alluvial gold dust sold during the Regional war when my father was the governor of Sekondi Province. I want to move this money abroad and invest it in a profitable business..

I am 20 years old the only child of my late parent Mr and Mrs Eric Jacob Native of Monrovia, Republic of Liberia.. Due to the series of continuous war in our country, my late father decided to lodged the sum in a Security Company in Accra Ghana before he was assassinated by some unknown enemies.

Now, I have decided to invest these money in your country for security and political reasons. I urge that you help me to transfer this fund to your country for long lasting investment purpose:

If you are ready and willing to assist me, i will give you 25% of the total fund for your kind assistance.

Thanks for your cooperation and soonest response..

God bless you.. Morris.

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