419 scam: "SFC Perry Rice" <gfggs@mosp.gba.gov.ar> (no subject)

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
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)
- "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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: "SFC Perry Rice" <gfggs@mosp.gba.gov.ar>
Reply-To: sgt.perryr@ymail.com
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:47:09 -0300 (ART)
Subject:

Hi,

My name is Perry Rice; I am an American soldier 2nd Battalion, 3rd
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, deployed to Afghanistan.My
reason for contacting you is that I managed to move funds belonging to
some Afghanistan heads that ran away after we rescued the hostages.These
hostages were released by us as they were victims of intimidation and
violence and incarcerated under the blasphemy laws while awaiting sentence
and there are forced sex acts and killings by the Afghanistan terrorist
,as I discovered. In their hideout, I found an underground with
currencies. I know that reading this, you may condemn my deeds but
sincerely, I have served in US Army in good faith,stealing nothing from my
division neither have I be involved in any illegal act.

I only manage to move the total amount of US$24 Million dollars in cash,
mostly 100 dollar bills. However, I want to move this money US$24 Million
to you (mostly 100 dollar bills), so that you may invest it for me and
keep my share for banking. I know you will be asking how did I got your
email, it is through my effort to search for a reputable person which my
heart is directing me to trust you since here is a war zone and no much
time. I want you to understand that I have seen money in Afghanistan even
US contractors have wasted lots of hard-earned money over here.

The US$24 Million belong to me, I will take 60%. You will take 40%. No
strings attached, just help me move it out of Afghanistan, here is a
warzone. I plan on using diplomatic courier and shipping the money out in
two large silver boxes, using diplomatic immunity. The Boxes are deposited
with the firm for easy delivery so I will only present your details for
delivery to you.

If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find
a good partner that I can trust and that will assist me. Can I trust you?
When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your
interest and more information will be send to you.

This business is risk free. The box will be shipped out in 72hrs.

With Respect and Salutation,
SFC Perry Rice

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