419 scam: "Dr.Fetuga Tajudeen" <dr.fetugatajudeen@gmail.com> BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "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)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "confidential business" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
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.
- dr.fetugatajudeen@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Fetuga Tajudeen" <dr.fetugatajudeen@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:36:09 -0500
Subject: BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Attn: President/ceo,

How are you and your entire family today.i hope they are all well
and fine.

My name is Dr.FETUGA TAJUDEEN a Director,Finance & Accounts,FEDERAL
MINISTRY OF POWER Nigeria.I have someone a (friend) name withheld
just for Security reason he does not want his name to be mentioned
first in this business because of his position as a top serving and
a top Government official but, unless you promised that you are
capable and trust worthy to handle this confidential business worth
of Million dollars.

But If you can assure us of 100% that everything will be handled
confidentially and that you are ready to help and to proceed with us
and you must also forward to us your full contact details and your
receiving bank account information where we can transfer the amount
US$9.5M (Nine Million and Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars Only) for mutual sharing and investment.

The ratio of disbursement is as follows:
The account owner/claimant (you) will have 30% of the total amount
remitted, 10% will be set aside to refund all the expenses incurred
during the transaction from both parties,and i as a middle man also
will be benefited with 10% ,while 50% will be for the owner for
investment. Please contact me immediately through email and let me
know about your interest to cooperate with us in this business so to
achieve quick and smooth success for our mutual benefits.

NOTE: This transaction is smooth and secured and 100% risk free, as
all arrangement have been well organized. Finally, do always
remember the confidentiality and urgency, which this transaction
requires, while we expect your urgent response to the business
cooperation request.

Kindly reply as soon as possible with the above mentioned
information if you are interested.

Reply to my personal email: dr.fetugatajudeen@yahoo.com

Best regards,

Dr.Fetuga Tajudeen.

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