419 scam: "Mr. Muhammadu Malogede" <info2@onxtra2.ga> Re: Your Urgent Attention Is needed Sooner Than Later

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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "i will advice you " (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. Muhammadu Malogede" <info2@onxtra2.ga>
Reply-To: <mr.muhammadu@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 06:07:03 -0700
Subject: Re: Your Urgent Attention Is needed Sooner Than Later

Dear friend,

Compliment of the day.

I would like to discuss the below issues with you.

I work In the Urban development agency Republic Of Nigeria West Africa, Contract division as Project manager. Our office In Collaboration With African Development Bank Group awarded supply of infrastructural equipment used In Urban/Rural development Project( electrification and water scheme) to an India business tycoon Mohammed Nisham.

Prior to that both of us reached a Private agreement that US$2.7Million us dollars of the total contract Principal sum will be given to me if I use my position as the project management in assisting him get the contract. As Planned the Contract Was Completed and all his dues was Paid leaving the agreed balance of US $2.7Million.

I am stranded at this Point because the said business tycoon has been jailed for life and fined Rs. 8 million for the murder of a security guard shortly after the Payment was approved. However the business tycoon has already informed the bank before that his associate will receive the balance on his behalf, But no name was mentioned to them to avoid any mix up. The main reason for the earlier notification to the bank Is that his lawyer has already warned that Mohammed Nisham might not be free from the murder case.

I contacted you so that you will claim the fund as the Principal associate to Mohammed Nisham. Note: If this will be done, It must be done In such a manner that there Will be no loop holes that will jeopardize our chances as I am still In active service. I give you my Words that this will be do under a legitimate arrangement without any hiccups.

For devoting your precious time for this project despite your tight schedules you Will be entitled to $1,000,000.00(One Million U.S Dollars) while the rest $1.7M Will be mine.Before We commence I need you to assure me that you will not betray me when this fund Is credited Into your account and that you will abide by my guide lines to avoid any problems.

On the receipt of your Candid assurance/guarantee on the safety of the fund I will advice you on the next step towards the release of the fund and as We Go On we are going to know each other better.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Yours Truly,
Mr. Muhammadu Malogede.

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