419 scam: "Office of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO))" <office9133@angelsbaseball.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:

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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "consignment " (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.
- robert.miller2015@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Office of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO))" <office9133@angelsbaseball.com>
Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 12:58:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: HELLO

Dear Friend,

My name is, Captain Robert Miller and I represent a faction of American Soldiers, serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Syria under The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), I came across your e-mail address(s) in the process of research and inquiry into an immense military global data base.

I believe you are familiar with the war situation in Syria presently? Besides the killings, a lot of activities do occur; sales of antiques, discovery of stocked foreign cash and lots more. I am lucratively involved in these activities. Consequently, I require a trustworthy, upright and business minded person for safe keeping of a consignment outside the Syria state for investment in your country.

You might have an insight through: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm

And details will be sent upon signal of interest.

My contact email: robert.miller2015@hotmail.com, Skype: rober.miller45.

Thanks for your co-operation
Signed, Captain Robert Miller.

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