419 scam: Barrister Aina <FUNDRELEASE6@jhgfderty.jp.tn> Attorney/Legal Practitioner

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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)
- "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Barrister Aina <FUNDRELEASE6@jhgfderty.jp.tn>
Reply-To: <infomohn@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 09:08:27 -0700
Subject: Attorney/Legal Practitioner

Aina, Blankson & Co.
#3, Akenzua street,
Off Ajayi Crowther street,
Asokoro-Abuja Nigeria

Dear Friend,

I am seeking your partnership for an investment abroad I am
representing my boss client Chief James Ibori Ex-Governor of Delta State
"The Rich
Crude Oil Region of West Africa" I have a very sensitive and
confidential brief from this top (oligarch) to ask for your partnership
in re-profiling
fund worth US$25M. This is a legitimate transaction; you will be paid
20% for your "management fees".

Source of Funds:
The fund derived from Crude Oil Lifted from his private Oil Well.
During my client regime as a Sole Administration/Executive Governor of
the State,
he handle a lot of Crude Oil dealings and along the line he was
arrested and charge for misappropriation of funds and purchasing of a
Private Jet
and in two occasion his wife was arrested by the British Authority
trying to divert some fund across the United Kingdom.

Your Role:
All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the above quoted
sum and all deposit documents will be made available in your favor which
will

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