419 scam: Larry Nicholson <larrynicholson20142@gmail.com> RE:URGENT AND IMPORTANT

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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:
- "consignment " (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)
- "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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Larry Nicholson <larrynicholson20142@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 16:15:27 -0800
Subject: RE:URGENT AND IMPORTANT

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Good Day,Happy New Year To You And Your Family,

I am Larry Nicholson, a Military Intelligence officer working here in Kabul
Afghanistan on a Joint Monitoring and Peace keeping mission

What is bothering me now is the box of fund $10.5 million dollars i
recovered when the marine went on raid few days ago.
Based on the suffering we undergo here some of us do meet such luck. It
happened that in our last raid i recovered the box with this huge sum.
I really need you to help me in moving this fund out of Kabul,Afghanistan
so that we can both invest it in a profitable business down there in your
country.Hopefully if we succeed in moving this fund out of Kabul i will be
resigning from the marine and relocate to your country for a peaceful and
fun filled life, Please i really need your help in moving this fund out of
Kabul. do not let it scare you or even be afraid because it has to do with
my life,and be rest assured as transaction is 100% percent legal, safe and
secured that we need to give each other the maximum trust and
confidentiality needed for the successful delivery of this consignment box
to you.The moment i received your reply indicating your interest and
willingness in helping me i will furnish you with further detailed
informations.Thanks and God bless you.

Your urgent reply will be highly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Larry Nicholson

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