419 scam: "Mr. Robinson Simon" <robinsonsimon656@yahoo.co.jp> Introduction Letter From Mr.Robinson Simon.....

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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:
- "million united state dollars" (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)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
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.
- robinsnsimon606@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Robinson Simon" <robinsonsimon656@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: <robinsonsimon66@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 15:40:50 +0100
Subject: Introduction Letter From Mr.Robinson Simon.....

I am Mr.Robinson Simon I realize that you are a big investor in your country. I am a senior official
of EXXON MOBIL,LONDON UK and I have a very important deal running into about US$73
million United State Dollars which I want to discuss with you.

I do not like discussing business over the internet as a result of scams and lots of insecurities;
so if you could send me your phone number or fax number, I will call or send you a fax to explain
the project from which you will benefit immensely.

This is a very confidential project and till I hear from you, I urge you not to discuss my
contact with anyone. If you are interested, Furnish me with the following information below:

1, Your Full Name
2, Your Telephone/Mobile and Fax number
3, Your home and company address
4, Your Identification Like Your Passport Or Drivers Licence
5, Your age and occupation

With this information, I shall furnish you with more details since the said Fund US$73M has been successfully
deposited with Security Firm in Europe for Safe-Keeping

Reply To my private email address: robinsnsimon606@yahoo.com.hk

Regards
Mr. Robinson Simon

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