419 scam: Mr Patricia CHOKI <matteomenotti@alice.it> Re- Very Urgent Mr Patricia CHOKI

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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:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- pt_choki01@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Patricia CHOKI <matteomenotti@alice.it>
Reply-To: a939020013@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:17:03 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Re- Very Urgent Mr Patricia CHOKI

Mr. Patricia CHOKI87 quartier Bohicon, CotonouRepublique du Benin
Hello,
I write to seek your cooperation permision and assistance to enablemetransfer and to invest( $19.5million) in the stable economy ofyourcountry. I apologize if this mail does not suit your personalo rbusiness ethics.
My names is Mr . Patricia CHOKI 67 Years old married with 2 kids,Aretired government officer, I' m making this venture investment toyouin strict confidence.
If you will like to assist me to transfer the fund,then indicateyourinterest, Here is my personal contact ( pt_choki01@yahoo.com)
A swift acknowledgment of your receipt of this mail will be appreciated.
Thank and God blessBest regards.Mr Patricia CHOKIRemember to contact me at ( pt_choki01@yahoo.com

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