419 scam: Frank James <mrsb@voila.fr> Hello My Dear,

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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:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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.
- mrs.suzben@yahoo.fr (Yahoo, France; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Frank James <mrsb@voila.fr>
Reply-To: mrs.suzben@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:32:49 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Hello My Dear,

Hello My Dear,

I Hope you have not forgotten me???, My name is Mr.Frank James Actually It's my pleasure to inform you about my success in getting that fund transferred under assistant of a new partner from China .Now I want you to Contact my Secretary Mrs.Suzanne Bernard to receive your compensation price of USD $850.000.00 USD International Bank Atm Visa Card Dollars from her.

For the security of your Bank Atm, it was organized in the form of your personal Identification number (PIN) and your access code (A.C), this will enable only you have direct Control over this fund, As soon you receive your compensation Bank Atm.

Now Contact my Secretary Mrs.Suzanne Bernard with the follow Email ( mrs.suzben@yahoo.fr ) and phone number
Name.Mrs.Suzanne Bernard
Email ( mrs.suzben@yahoo.fr )
phone number+226-7493-0179

Send her the following details to prove your self to her:

1. Full Name:.........
2. Country:........
3. Delivery Address:..........
4. Phone:..............& Occupation.......
5. Your Age...... /Id passport

Note that if you did not send her the above information complete, she will not release the Bank Atm to you because she has to be sure that you are rightful owner of the Bank Atm.

Remain blessed,
Regards
Mr. Frank James.

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