419 scam: Mr.Philips Tomas <mr.philipstom@outlook.com> Dear Friend, My Name is Mr. Philips Tom,

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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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "utmost confidentiality" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: Mr.Philips Tomas <mr.philipstom@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:21:17 +0000
Subject: Dear Friend, My Name is Mr. Philips Tom,

Dear Friend,

I decided to write you this proposal in good faith, believing that you
will not betray me.

My name is Mr. Philips Tom, I presently work as a Senior Officer in my
Bank, Here in Africa. I Work as part of a bigger team that covers the
entire Africa region. I have taken pains to find your contact through
personal endeavors. Presently I discovered a doormat account Wat the Sum
of US$22,000,000.00 (Twenty Two Million, US Dollars) and this account has
been in our Bank for the Past Fifteen Years, and Know one Come for it,

I shall however leave out the final details of this transaction till I
receive an affirmation of your desire to participate with me. Be assured
that I am on top of the situation. There will be no risk involved
whatsoever if you agree to come on board. Needless to say, UTMOST
CONFIDENTIALITY is of vital important.I guarantee that the transaction
will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect us all
from any bridge of law. To affirm your willingness and cooperation to my
proposal, please contact me through my private email
mr.philipstom@lizhenhua.net stating the followings:

(1) Full Name:
(2) Contact Address:
(3) Occupation:
(4) Telephone:

Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Mr. Philips Tom,
Email: mr.philipstom@lizhenhua.net

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