419 scam: Sir Chung Mong-Joon <longnt.chq@dongnai.gov.vn> Dear Friend / Estimado amigo

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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)
- ",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.

Fraud email example:

From: Sir Chung Mong-Joon <longnt.chq@dongnai.gov.vn>
Reply-To: <cmj2000@excite.es>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:58:38 -0600
Subject: Dear Friend / Estimado amigo

Estimado amigo,

Estoy interesado en una inversiÑƒn de $ 22,000,000.00 de dÑƒlares en su paÐ½s, con su ayuda, ya que no residen en su paÐ½s, si usted estÐ± interesado en asociarse conmigo, asegÑŠrese de ponerse en contacto para recibir instrucciones apropiado.

Usted tiene derecho al 40% de los fondos totales de inversiÑƒn como mi socio de negocios, si usted estÐ± interesado, notificar a mÐ½ diciendo "Me interesa y me proporcionarÐ± la informaciÑƒn detallada en cuanto al proceso de transacciÑƒn.

Saludos,
Sr. Chung Mong-Joon.
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Dear Friend,

I am interested in investing $22,000,000.00 USD in your country with your assistance, as I do not reside in your country, if you are interested in partnering with me, ensure to make contact for proper briefing.

You are entitled to 40% of the total investment funds as my business partner, if you are interested; notify me by saying "I AM INTERESTED and I will provide detailed information's as regards the transaction process.

Regards,
Mr. Chung Mong-Joon.

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