419 scam: Philip Leslie <mrleslie2011@gmail.com> CAN WE BE ASSOCIATES?

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

Fraud email example:

From: Philip Leslie <mrleslie2011@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrleslie2011@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 13:09:50 -0300
Subject: CAN WE BE ASSOCIATES?

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Dear Friend,

I know that this short memo would certainly come to you as a surprise due to the fact that we haven't had any previous correspondence with each other. In spite of this, I will appreciate it if you will permit me to inform you of my desire to execute a business with you which will certainly be of a mutual benefit to both of us.

I am Mr. Philip Leslie; I work as an external auditor for a Bank in London Uk. working as part of a bigger team that covers the entire United Kingdom, I had taken pains to find your contact, although it was through personal endeavors, On routine audit check last month, I discovered some investment Accounts that had been dormant for the last seven years.

The accounts belong to a single holder (NAME WITH HELD) with monies totaling a little above $6.2 Million United States Dollars, I need a trust-worthy partner to assist me in receiving this funds for further investment in your country, you will be required to:

(1) Assist me in the receiving of this sum in your Country.
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country.
(3) Assist me in carrying a feasibility study before actual investment.

If you decide to render your service to me in this regard, you will be entitled to a percentage. Send your full name, complete home and office address, occupation, age and your private telephone number to me on reply so that I will call you and discuss with you on how the transaction will be executed without hitch.

I do expect your prompt response if you are willing to work with me.
Thank you
Best Regards.
Mr. Philip Leslie.

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