419 scam: "MR.MOHAMED HADI AHMAD." <r.maruf@elegant-fashion.org> ATTENTION FOR YOU,CEO:SIR

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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:
- "clearance document" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mohamedhadi_ahmad@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "MR.MOHAMED HADI AHMAD." <r.maruf@elegant-fashion.org>
Reply-To: mohamedhadi_ahmad@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:15:57 -0400
Subject: ATTENTION FOR YOU,CEO:SIR

email:mohamedhadi_ahmad@outlook.com
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FOR THE ATTENTION OF CEO:
SIR,
AM A SENIOR STAFF,
I WORK WITH ONE OF THE EMIRATE BANKS IN DUBAI IN CREDIT DEPARTMENT FOR
FOREIGN I AM TOTALLY EXPOSED TO A LOT OF INFORMATION AND
DOCUMENTATIONS OF CONTRACTORS ESPECIALLY THE FOREIGN TECHNICAL
PARTNERS WHOSE CONTRACTS AWARDS YEARS BACK,THEREFORE, I DISCOVERED
THAT SOME OF THESE CONTRACTS WERE OVER-INVOICED, AND THESE MONEY RUNS
TO INTO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
UNCLAIMED.
HOWEVER, IN THE PROCESS I DISCOVERED ALSO THAT THE OVER-INVOICED
CONTRACT SUM AMOUNTED TO MILLIONS UNITED STATES DOLLARS. IS CURRENTLY
BEING HELD IN TRUST BY OUR BANK WHICH YOU WILL STAND TO COLLECT ON
OUR BEHALF FOR OUR MUTUAL BENEFIT. I HAVE MADE ALL THE CLEARANCE
DOCUMENTS WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
NB: I want your honesty and your support for the smooth success of
this transaction and i have agreed to share the money with you in the
ratio of 35% for you and 65% for us over here after deduction of
expenses that will be incurred in both ends,especially now am spending
some funds to secure the approval on your names.
14 WORKING DAYS TO CONCLUDE FROM THE DAY I RECEIVE YOUR MESSAGE.
Your quick reply will be highly be appreciated. Have a great day.
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
MR.MOHAMED HADI AHMAD.
EMIRATE BANKS IN DUBAI
IN CREDIT DEPARTMENT FOR
FOREIGN

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