419 scam: Al-Gazeri <jcc@cq.stats.cn> Al-Gazeri

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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:
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found 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: Al-Gazeri <jcc@cq.stats.cn>
Reply-To: <salgazeri@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:04:28 +0200
Subject: Al-Gazeri

Dear beloved

I know that this email will come to you as a surprise because we had no previous communication, but i implore you to take a little of your time to go through it for the decision you make. This project to establish charity foundation was agreed between me and my late husband before his death three years ago.

I made a promise to my late husband to use the sum of ?35,000 000.00 (Thirty Five Million Euros) I inherited from him to establish charity foundation for the sake of the poor and less privileged children. My decision to contact you is because I have been recently diagnosed with Blood Cancer and the doctor said I have less than 8 weeks to live. I am in the hospital now receiving treatment.

My present health condition does not allow me to fulfill this vow I made to my late husband on his dying bed, I wish to keep these funds safe by donating them to you on trust with legal agreement on how to use the funds to establish the desired charity foundation and for the upkeep of my 17 years old daughter. You have been chosen by divine to handle this noble assignment.

Send you reply as soon as possible to enable me give you the full details. Time is of great importance.

Yours sincerely

Mrs. Saibya Al-Gazeri

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