419 scam: "Motola Dammy" <dammmotola@aol.com> Re:ASAP

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million dollars" (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)
- "you will be entitled to 30%" (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.
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.
- dammmotola@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Motola Dammy" <dammmotola@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:35:53 -0700
Subject: Re:ASAP

Dear Friend,

Hope i met you in good condition and sound health.I am Mr Dammy Motola ,reside in plumstead England.I was a personal assistance (P.A) to one of your national whose details i will reveal to you in my next email.

I have an information about one of his abandon project in Uk here.This project was not accomplished ,part payment of the project fund is to be refunded to any of his kins.As the P.A,i can advise and provide your details to the bank as the beneficiary to the fund.

All i need from you is your trust and commitment. I will instruct the Bank to wire (transfer) the $6,780,000 Million dollars into your Account and provide the need document and information to enable you succeed.This transaction is 99% risk free if you follow my instructions.

I intend to investment in your country with this fund and i need you to manage this investment on my behalf .You will be entitled to 30% of the investment if you agree to help me receive the fund by taking the position of the beneficiary.

I will be delighted if you can get back to me urgently, so that I can advise you on what next to do in getting this fund transfer to your account immediately.Also I'll like you to confirm your Full Name,Address and Telephone number to me to enable us move swiftly. You can contact me via my e-mail address thus: dammmotola@aol.com

Best Regards,

C.D.Canary

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