419 scam: info@CHOOROOK.COM BUSINESS PROPOSAL...

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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:
- ",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)
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.
- mrjohnsonwood10@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: info@CHOOROOK.COM
Reply-To: mrjohnsonwood10@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 09:42:13 +0530
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL...

Greetings Dear,

My name is Dr. Johnson wood; I'm a UK based Medical cosultant. I feel obliged writing this mail to you. Do accept my apology if this mail does not suit your personal or business ethics considering the fact that there wasn't earlier information regarding my mail.

I'm establishing direct communication with you soliciting for your assistance and co-operation in a business investment financial program involving $5M USD ($5,000,000.00 USD). My idea is targeted at partnering with someone, individuals and corporate bodies alike in great business opportunities. I am currently seeking means of building business interest in the Following sectors: banking, real estate, stock speculation and mining, transportation, health care, tourism, Manufacturing, tobacco etc. If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the mentioned business sectors in your country; please write me for possible business cooperation.

More so, I am willing to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating 5% to 10% annual return on investment (AROI).

Contact me for further details through my private email {mrjohnsonwood10@gmail.com}

Thank you for your time and attention.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Johnson wood.

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