419 scam: "Mr.Sule Lamido" <deajohnes2@gmail.com> URGENT REPLY

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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)
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Sule Lamido" <deajohnes2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mabpe1@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:24:12 -0700
Subject: URGENT REPLY

Dear Friend

Thank you so much for taking your time to respond back. I'm a well
recognized Public Figure in Nigeria and a Former Governor of Jigawa State.
You can click the below Wikipedia link to have a clearer picture of who I
am.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sule_Lamido

Presently I am being faced by some Political challenges, most of my assets
have been confiscated by the ruling Government because of my fight against
their false and corrupt agenda. I will need your assistance to help secure
and invest the funds that are left for me and my family.

The amount is $10,000,000.00 Million U.S. Dollars). You will be the one to
help manage and look over the Investment, the major area where I am looking
forward to invest is Africa, Asia, America, Europe and South America and I
have interest in Real Estate, Healthcare, Oil Sector, Energy, High
Technology, Maritime and Aviation or any other Investment which you think
will yield high returns.

I know there will be something coming to your mind right now, Why Me and
What Is my Gain? Once I receive your reply to Partner with me the question
will be answered and I will explain to you how the deal will be finalized.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask and provide me
with your mobile number for easy communication so we can commence further
and If you have no interest let me know as well so I can look for the help
of another Partner.

Lastly, I want you to be rest assured that everything will be done legally
and risk free and you will never regret going into Partnership with me.
Please this transaction must remain confidential because of my Political
Status.

I will wait to read from you.

Regards
Sule Lamido

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