419 scam: "George Frank"<ienquiry2@gmail.com> Attention:Dear

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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "with absolute secrecy" (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.
- consult_me32@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "George Frank" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <consult_me32@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 02:28:23 -0700
Subject: Attention:Dear

Attention:Dear

INVESTMENT/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL HIGHLY/CONFIDENTIAL

Good day to you and your family, I apologize if the content here under are contrary to your moral ethics but please treat with absolute secrecy and personal.

I will be very glad if you do assist me to relocate a sum of ($18.5m) to your personal bank account for the benefit of both of us.This is a genuine business transaction,

Can I give you this financial trust as a trustee/stake holder ?

I am Mr.George Frank by name an Accountant with Unity Trust Bank London.

The arrangement of this legit deal is for you to only assist me have the said fund transfer into your nominated bank account through the bank internet online banking transaction.

I will like you to work with my advice so that we will not make any error.

since the transfer will go through online that means there will be no delays for immediate transfer, I will also give you 40% for the total funds as commission.

Tell me more about your country how good it will be to invest in your country Cities, Such as buying of properties houses, Building real estate oil/Gas,stock speculation and, transportation, health sector and tobacco, Communication Services, Agriculture Forestry & Fishing,and some tourist places.I will appreciate your idea and knowledge regarding this or any other profitable investment you may suggest,

If you accept to work with me Send the followings for easy communication

Full Name:---------------
Contact Address:---------
Telephone Number:--------
Fax Number:--------------
Email Address:-----------
Occupation:--------------
Sex:---------------------
Age:---------------------
Marital Status:----------
Nationality:-------------
Copy of your international passport/drivers license:..................

I will appreciate it very much. reply me so that we can go over the details.

Yours Truly
Mr.George Frank
Your partnership is required urgently reply to my alternative e-mail (consult_me32@aol.com)

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