419 scam: Ronnie <72@Ronnieloan804.onmicrosoft.com> I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE

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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)
- "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Ronnie <72@Ronnieloan804.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <bachar1940@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 01:21:35 +0530
Subject: I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE

Dear Friend, For a brief on my personality; my Name is Dr. Evance William a=
Retired South Africa politician, I based in U.K ( Great Britain ) I am 58 =
years of age, married with wife and 4 (four) lovely children. I am interest=
ed in establishing and operating a very viable business as a means of inves=
tment abroad. I do not know too well on how this can be done in your countr=
y, and I will need you to help me in this regard. My preference is Real Est=
ate Investment, or any good profit yielding businesses and I would apprecia=
te any viable ideas you could come up with. I will also need you to assist =
me in getting me properties like Home and Agriculture Lands, as I am propos=
ing to invest the sum of ($3.5 MILLION USD) I do not know if you can be of =
help to me, I have had so many problems with the British Government just be=
cause I was formerly holding a public office and they want to investigate m=
y assets. My need for this business proposition and to acquire these proper=
ties is very urgent as I am planning to move out of U.K. with my family dow=
n to your country, I want you to help me in finding a good home where my fa=
mily and I will live in. (Mini Estate) Please I expect your good and prompt=
reply so that we can proceed swiftly I will need your phone and fax number=
s for easier communication with you.. Feel Free to contact me with my perso=
nal phone no. +448712346910. Regards, Dr Evance William=20

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