419 scam: <abel@totalbb.net.tw> PLEASE DEAR FRIEND CAN I FIND TRUST IN =?UTF-8?Q?YOU=3F=3F?=

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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.
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)
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "transfer into your 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)
- "million 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)
- "is highly confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "robert mugabe" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
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.
- info.mrsschangara@africamail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: <abel@totalbb.net.tw>
Reply-To: <info.mrsschangara@africamail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:17:31 +0800
Subject: PLEASE DEAR FRIEND CAN I FIND TRUST IN =?UTF-8?Q?YOU=3F=3F?=

FROM: MRS. JULIET CHANGARAI
Ext.6 Garani Street 2146 Sandton
South Africa.
Telephone: +27610184156

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE (Dear Friend Please Can I
find a trust in you?)

Naturally, this letter will come to you as a surprise since we have not
met, permit me however with dispense of honor and respect that I humbly
make this appeal to you with the understanding that any fact/s or opinion/s
expressed in this letter are given in confidence and solely for your
personal information and use. I am skeptical about a lot of thing going on
the internet which is the only way I think I can get this message passed on
to you but If it does not interest you, disregard the mail but if it makes
sense to you, I open my arms wide to do business with you in trust and
sincerity.

I am Mrs. Juliet Changarai wife of late Mr. Patrick Changarai, who was the
"Chairman" of the farmer's co-operation in Zimbabwe. My husband was among
the few blacks that were murdered in cold blood by the president Robert
Mugabe Administration during the land dispute that just happened in
Zimbabwe.

Before the death of my husband he had taken me to South Africa to deposit
the sum of {$15 million USD} (Fifteen Million United States Dollars) in a
private security company as if he foresaw the looming danger in Zimbabwe.
This money was meant for purchase of new machines and chemicals for the
farms and establishment of new farms in Swaziland. Before his death, he is
a Major shareholder of companies in Zimbabwe. After the death of my husband
we moved to South Africa because our lives are in danger pending when we
see somebody that will assist us transfer this fund to his/her overseas
account for the safety of my family.

I am presently in South Africa with my Son Peter and Mary Changarai as
(Refugees) (Asylum Seekers), the law of South Africa does not permit us to
operate or open any bank account here or be involved in any financial
transaction with the bank. That is why I am contacted you to assist us in
transferring this fund into your overseas account.

Here in South Africa, our family lawyer has secured the services of a top
Reserve Bank executive who is very willing to assist transfer this money
into your overseas account. You will get 40% of the total sum for your
assistance. Please do contact me immediately on my Email:
info.mrsschangara@africamail.com for entire procedure of this transaction.

This transaction is 100% risk free and legal; it will not put you in any
kind of trouble. Please this transaction is highly confidential because of
security reason till the money is transfer into your account

Yours Truly,
Mrs. Juliet Changarai (For the family)
From:Patrick Adesa Chambers)

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