419 scam: "Mr.Mohammad Robati" <pinatm@postino.net> I WANT TO INVEST IN YOUR CARE/ YOUR COMPANY!!

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "million british pounds" (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)
- "here in united kingdom" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Mohammad Robati" <pinatm@postino.net>
Reply-To: investplan1000@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:15:40 +0000
Subject: I WANT TO INVEST IN YOUR CARE/ YOUR COMPANY!!

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings,

Before I start, I must first apologize for this unsolicited mail to you. I am
aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to you, but you will
realize the need for my letter to you.I picked the courage to contact
you based
on trust not minding a total stranger you are to me because I believe people
get to know themselves and become friends only but one day, which can lead to
everlasting business and family relationship.

I am Mr.Mohammad Robati, a retired Crude oil production director with the
Chevron oil company Plc Scotland. For your information, the true
source of this
fund came from the Crude Oil transaction with the Oman largest
petrolume company
2013. I want to trust this investment fund in your care or in your company,
because It will be in my interest to transfer this fund (£15M) Fifteen Million
British Pounds in our your country for good profitable business venture that
will earn us a good profit. I got your email through my private
search with the
British search. It will be my honor for you to advise me as my partner in a
good profitable business venture the fund will be invested. immediately i
receive your reply soonest. We will proceed with the true process urgently.

All conformable documents to back up the claims here in united kingdom will be
made available to you prior to your acceptance. Meanwhile,I have
worked out the
modalities and technicalities hereby the funds can be claimed in the financial
firm without any hitches. Our disbursement or sharing ratio will be 60-40. I
would appreciate if you send me copy of your international passport or ID for
proper identification, full name, address,Position in the company and your
direct phone number, so that my attorney can prepare Memorandum of
understanding
for both parties signature.If you have any question, feel free to ask. Please
note that this project requires utmost confidentiality and I would wait to get
immediate response
from you.
Sincerely.
Mr. Mohammad Robati
Retired Crude Oil Production Director
Chevron Oil Company Plc
Scotland-United Kingdom

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