419 scam: James Mulutu <mulutu.james0@gmail.com> DIVINE FAVOUR

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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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: James Mulutu <mulutu.james0@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 07:29:23 -0700
Subject: DIVINE FAVOUR

Dear Friend.

My Name is Mr.George Sekyi Hughes Assist Head Of Operation Barclays bank
Ghana Ltd our client died Three years ago leaving behind Capital amount
(US$7.5M with interest) in our bank here where I work, I am his account
manager, till date nobody has come forward or put application for the claim.

During the bank private search for the relative recently your name and
email contact was among the findings that matches the same surname as the
deceases name is (withheld for security reason) who died interstate with no
Will or next of kin.

To maintain the level of security required I have intentionally left out
the final details. I want you to come forward since I can provide you with
the details needed for you to claim the Funds so that I can be gratify by
you, in this way $3,000,000.00 for you and $4,500,000.00 for me and my
colleague that will do all the crucial part in the bank to have the claim
release to you promptly.

To affirm your willingness and cooperation please do so by replying me.

a. Your complete names........

b. Your address................

c. Private telephone number.........

d, Age.................

e, Occupation...........

I do expect you prompt response.

Thank you,
Mr.George Sekyi Hughes

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