419 scam: Mr Nedum <mr.nedum.oudrago@gmail.com> READY THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE IT IS INTEREST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD

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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:
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
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.
- mrnedum_ouadragou@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Nedum <mr.nedum.oudrago@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:28:27 +0100
Subject: READY THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE IT IS INTEREST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD

Hello
My name is Mr Nedum Ouadragou i was very happy when i saw your profile
today during my research and it really attract me a lot and i believe that
you are the one i have been searching for to share my trust with and my
good interest with, How is your health? i hope all is well with you. I
believe we can move from here, by knowing each other too well, But you have
to understand that distance age and color dose not matter what matters is
the truth and understanding, in my next e-mail to you i shall indicated to
you over the sum of 11.3 Million United State Dollars which i want to
transfer into your bank account for an investment, i will be waiting for
your email reply for further introduction Bye, Contact me with this email
address below (mrnedum_ouadragou@yahoo.com)

Thanks
Mr Nedum Ouadragou.

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