419 scam: "Dr. Robert Hart" <edwert@xxbxbsbsbd.onmicrosoft.com> CONFIRM YOUR RESPONSE URGENTLY

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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.
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:
- "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)
- "dormant account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
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.
- rhart2400@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Robert Hart" <edwert@xxbxbsbsbd.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <rhart2400@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:05:20 -0800
Subject: CONFIRM YOUR RESPONSE URGENTLY

Hello

I am Dr. Robert Hart. department of Financial Auditing Sector Surveillance with NATWEST BANK LONDON PL C. I have a recovered funds of $10.5 Millions USD (US$10, 500,000.00) been an over the invoice amount abandoned in a dormant account since 2008, and the main contract amount has been paid out. I have secured these funds to invest at abroad, which I want to process this claim in your name legally, to avoid being confiscated following the setup plan to confiscate all unclaimed funds in UK Banks. View the website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5171222.stm

As a matter of fact, I am in possession of all the vital documents covering these funds that will be changed to your name to be the true beneficiary. This transaction requires absolute confidentiality because no other person outside me has an idea about this fund.

Send the following information
(1) Your country form of identification (international passport / Driving License copy).
(2) Your Occupation/Profession.
(3) Your private telephone / cell numbers,
(4) Full Name and address of your person.
(5) Age and Marital Status.

You are entitled to a share of 30% of the above mentioned sum and 60% will be invested in your place, while 10% will be for all expenses incurred during this transaction that will be reimbursed to each one's expense after you have received this fund in your account.

REPLY TO: rhart2400@gmail.com

Your immediate positive response to this message will be highly appreciated

Best regards.
Dr. Robert Hart.
Email: rhart2400@gmail.com

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