419 scam: "holbert240@msn.com" <holbert240@msn.com> Re

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found 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: "holbert240@msn.com" <holbert240@msn.com>
Reply-To: danicamancic80@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:43:28 +0100
Subject: Re

Dear Friend

I do hope that this message will make you a better person that I am
alive today, is something of a miracle, I was
Diagnosed of Cervical Cancer. I did undergo a surgery and am on
treatment now, but my doctor said I have a limited time on
Earth. Death holds no meaning for me anymore, I already lost the one
person that I cared about, which is my husband and I'll
Be reunited with him soon in paradise. Losing him was a terrible loss.
The tragic incident that caused his death left me
With an injury to the Larynx nerve, thereby causing Aphonia (Loss of
the voice and the inability to speak).
I am a Lady in my early years, with millions of dollars of my
husband's wealth inherited by me and at my disposal, it
All seem useless to me now, as I cannot live to spend it. It is my
last wish to see this money distributed to Charity
Organizations let it be my little way of helping humanity and also
putting a hearty smile on a few faces.
If you are interested in helping me, simply reply "I CAN HELP"
You will be rewarded close to a million U.S Dollars and some of my
Landed Properties could also be used for your service.
Thanks!
From: Your Beloved Sister.

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