419 scam: MR ABLAH USMAN <xclusiveoneone14@themourings.me> I HOPE THIS EMAIL MEETS YOU WELL IN GOOD HEALTH CONDITION

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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: MR ABLAH USMAN <xclusiveoneone14@themourings.me>
Reply-To: <alhajijassimmohammed3@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 10:22:48 -0600
Subject: I HOPE THIS EMAIL MEETS YOU WELL IN GOOD HEALTH CONDITION

I am Mr Ablah Mohammed, a Syrian citizen, residing at the refugee camp here in London. My father was killed in Homs city of Syria and his business office burnt down because of his support to the rebels (The Syrian National Council) who is currently fighting to liberate the good people of Syria from the misrule of President Bashar AL- Assad. The rebel leaders have tried all they could to persuade him to conduct a free and all inclusive election but he refused and decided
to go to war against the citizens he is pretending to govern. he would have accepted to have a transitional committee and general election will be conducted and who wins will at-least bring peace to Syria. I lost my father and other family members in Syria.

My Father left 10.2 Million dollars at the united nation security vault in Syria because of the war going on in Syria, This is why am in keen need of a Reliable and Trust worthy person who will receive the this fund, secure and protect it till my arrival which should be soon. I have to take this chance because, I have no other alternative but to
trust somebody I have a diplomatic courier Service that can help us take the fund out of Syria to your country.

You can find out in this website
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/syria/.
Many families are running for their dear lives as soldiers are killing civilians, women and children, that was why i tried take care of my only son that is left with me. I will like you to get back to me with your information below and i am ready to give you 25% of the total fund as i don't want to invest the fund here in England because of British high payment of tax for non indigence.

YOUR FULL NAME
YOUR HOUSE ADDRESS
YOUR AGE
YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER
A SCAN COPY OF YOUR ID CARD / DRIVERS LICENSE

Thanks for your anticipated cooperation.

Regards,

MR ABLAH USMAN

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