419 scam: Paul Wilkinson <info_rdw@ahlawy.com> RE:INVESTMENT PROPOSAL CONTACT ME ASAP!!

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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)
- "with absolute secrecy" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447011130718 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Paul Wilkinson <info_rdw@ahlawy.com>
Reply-To: Paul Wilkinson <jb65932@msn.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:55:30 +0200 (EET)
Subject: RE:INVESTMENT PROPOSAL CONTACT ME ASAP!!

Dear Friend,

I apologize if the contents hereunder are contrary to your moral ethics, but please treat it with absolute secrecy and personal courtesy.I am Mr.Paul Wilkinson an Attorney with the commercial Bank here in the United Kingdom

The issue I am presenting to you is a case of my client who did not will a fortune to any next-of-kin. I am now faced with whom to pass the fortune to. It involves a time deposit of 9.3Million (Nine Million, Three Hundred Thousand British Pounds Only).

The circumstances surrounding the death of the depositor with no known nominated successor has made it difficult to locate anyone who is directly related to the deceased.

The strategy is to use my position as his Attorney to present you as a next of Kin and beneficiary of the time deposit.

If this business proposition offends your moral values, do accept my apology but if not, then contact me at once to indicate your interest,By giving me viz:-

1)Your Full Names:----------------
2)Your Cell,Tel/Fax Numbers:-----------
3)Occupation Or Profession:-------
4)Age/Sex/Nationality:------------

I expect your response and if in the affirmative,

Awaiting your urgent response.

Paul Wilkinson
+44 7011130718

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