419 scam: Williams Adams <williamsadams132@hotmail.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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "there is no risk involved" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- williamsadams132@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Williams Adams <williamsadams132@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:43:37 +0000
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL.

Hello,

I got your contact through the internet and I decided to reach you.I need a trust worthy foreigner that I can strike a deal. I am an accountant working with the Audit Department of ABSA Bank Johannesburg South Africa.Some times January 2008, one of my customer named Rodney Burrow made a numbered time Fixed) Deposit, valued Eleven Million, Five hundred Thousand United States Dollars($11,500,000.00 USD)for twelve calendar months in my Bank branch. The fund was discovered during our recent audit in the bank. Upon maturity, we sent a routine notification to his forwarding address but got no reply. After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered that he was among the victims of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 that happened some times last year.
The said fund is still in my Bank and the interest is being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year. In accordance with the South African Government Law, at the expiration of 8 (Eight) years, the money will be revert to the ownership of the Government Of South Africa if nobody come for the claim. Consequently, I shall present you as the next of kin to the depositor,to make the claims.I have the duplicate copy of the Deposit Certificate. With my position,I will make proper arrangement to make sure that the fund is paid to you.All you need to do is to indicate interest and I will proceed with the arrangement.
Upon the success of the transaction,the money will be share in the ratio of 60% for me, 40% for you .There is no risk involved as I will use my position as an auditor to secure approvals. If these proposals interest you, let me know and I will send to you the Detailed Information's on how this business would be successfully transacted. please include your private phone number for voice contact.
Look forward to your urgent reply via my email
williamsadams132@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Best regards.
Williams Adams.

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