419 scam: Bala Hassan <2198299155@qq.com> hello !!!

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "2198299155@qq.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Bala Hassan <2198299155@qq.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 00:51:05 +0100
Subject: hello !!!

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Dr Bala Hassan , Executive Director-Projects, of the Federal
Ministry of Works & Housing (FMW&H). I decided to forward to you this
business proposal in anticipation that you may be in position to
assist/handle this business with me.

We want a reliable person to assist us in receiving funds resulting
from over invoiced bills from contracts awarded under the budget
allocation for The NDDC. These bills have being approved for payment by the
concerned ministry. The contracts have being executed, commissioned and the
contractors have been paid their actual contract sums. What we are about to receive now is a kick back from the contractors,
and under the protocol division as Government workers, we are not
allowed to operate or own foreign accounts, and that is precisely, why I need
your assistance.

On our part, all modalities have being worked out in
ensuring a smooth transaction. All I need from you is your mailing address; you telephone numbers and
the name or company name that you want the payment cheques to be issued
on. As soon as you indicate your interest by sending to me the above
requirements, I will instruct the contractors to issue the checks in
your name or company name. On accomplishment of this deal you will be
entitled to 10% of any sum that passes through you to me. Please get in
touch if this is okay with you 2198299155@qq.com and I will give you
further details.

Regards,
Dr Bala Hassan .

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