419 scam: James Olotu <jameolotu@gmail.com> Dear friend

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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)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- 2347081644314

Fraud email example:

From: James Olotu <jameolotu@gmail.com>
Reply-To: James Olotu <mrjamesolotu@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:40:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Dear friend

Dear friend,
I got your email from a very reliable source and will appreciate if you will assistÂ me in this very important business.
My name is Mr. James Olotu, The Managing Director of Niger Delta Power
Holding Company. Power has been a serious problem to the Nigerian
government and billions of Dollars has been invested in it.
I have a very important proposal that involves transfer of huge funds to
your bank account. I can prepare documents in your name to make you the
beneficiary of the fund for easy transfer to your bank account.
We will discuss detail of the transfer if you are interested.
I look forward to your positive response.
Best regards,

Your sincerely,
Mr. James Olotu
Managing Director
Niger Delta Power Holding Company
17, Nile Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Tel: 2347081644314

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