419 scam: Dr Bruno Amuossou <drbruno111@gmail.com> YOUR COMPENSATION

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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)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "security keeping fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million us 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)
- "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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Bruno Amuossou <drbruno111@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2014 10:44:20 +0100
Subject: YOUR COMPENSATION

Hello MyDear

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family?, You may
not understand why this mail came to you. But if you do not remember
me, you did have received an email from me or my partner in the past
regarding to transfer a Multi-Million-Dollar business proposal which
we never concluded with you.

I am using this opportunity to inform you that the
Multi-Million-Dollar business has been concluded with the assistance
of another partner from Malaysia who financed the transaction a
logical conclusion. I thank you for your concern even though it was
unfinished transfer of fund into your account due to one reasons or
the other.

But I want to inform you that I have successfully transferred the fund
out of my bank to my new partner's account in Malaysia that was
capable of assisting me in this great venture. Due to your effort,
sincerity,courage and trust worthiness You showed during the course of
the transaction.I want to compensate you and show my gratitude to you
with the sum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars
(US$1.200,000.00). I have left a certified ATM VISA CARD for you worth
of $1.2 Million US
Dollars cashable anywhere in the world.

My dear friend I will like you to contact my Account Officer Mr James
Lorko on he direct email adhe dress at: ( lorko.mrjames@yandex.com
)for the collection of your ATM VISA CARD.I authorized he to release
the ATM VISA CARD to you whenever you contact he regarding for it. At
the moment, I am very busy here because of the investment projects,
which I and the new partner are having at hands.

Please I will like you to accept this token with good faith as this is
from the bottomless of my whole heart,Also comply with Mr James Lorko
directives so that he will send the ATM VISA CARD to you without any
delay.I have paid for the Courier Delivery Company the only money you
will pay is for the security keeping fee

CONTACT: Mr James Lorko
Account Officer,
Cotonou, Republic of Benin
Email address: lorko.mrjames@yandex.com
Tele Phone:(00229) 66 39 89 61

Therefore, you should send this infometion to Mr James Lorko

1.Your Full Name: ....................
2.Your Country:.............................
3.Your Occupation........................
4.Your Age:.....................
5.Your Mobile Phone Number:.....................
6.Your photo Id Card:.....................
7.your address: .................

Best Regards
Dr Bruno Amuossou

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