419 scam: Morgan Holbert <morganholbert1962@gmail.com> HELLO...

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "nigeria national petroleum corporation" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Morgan Holbert <morganholbert1962@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 20:30:34 -0700
Subject: HELLO...

*CONTRACT AWARD TRANSFER.*

*ENGR.MORGAN HOLBERT.CHAIRMAN CONTRACT AWARDING COMMITTEE. (NNPC) NIGERIA
NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION.Lagos, Nigeria*

*Attention Sir,*

*I am the chairman of the contract awarding committee,federal ministry of
petroleum resources, Nigeria. I am in search of an agent to assist us in
the transfer of (USD38.5M)THIRTY EIGHT MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED
STATES DOLLARS ONLY. And subsequent investment in properties in your
country.you will be required to:*

*(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum(2) Advise on lucrative areas
for investment (3) Assist us in purchase of properties.If you decide to
render your service to us in this regard, 20% of the total sum will be for
you.I will very grateful to receive your prompt response ,more so furnish
me the following information:*

*1.Full name2.Contact address3.Telephone number/fax lineSo we can open up
communication.*

*Yours Faithfully,Engr*
*.Morgan HolbertChairman Contract Award Committee(NNPC)*

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