419 scam: "ltd_info"<ltd_info@yahoo.ca> Urgent Products Supply

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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:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- +22997538113 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
- +22999923247 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "ltd_info" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <missaracely@qatar.io>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 08:57:32 +0200
Subject: Urgent Products Supply

Attn:Sir/Madam ,

Good day.

Briefly introduction,I am Sister Aracely Herinquez,During my intensive researching i came across your company name and information i have interest to make a good business dealings with you/your company. I want to know if you/company can handle a Contract to supply your products to our Govrnmental Stores. Where 99% of Items consumed in Benin Republic are by importation.I am a Sourcing Agent to the organisation here in Benin Cotonou Republic. i have been mandated by the Autority to sourcing for a reliable supplyer, manufacturing,Distributor,Agent products . Please if you find your self/ your company capable of handling this projects kindly call before sending me an Email and forward your company’s profile including with your list prices,contact Mobile Phone,to enable me submit it to the lawyer for recomandation by the Organisation Govt. Note Payment 100% from the Finance House upon the conclution as the loan to buy from you is granted,If you have a ny question additional info
Thanks and kind regards,

Waiting for your prompt response,

Sister Aracely Herinquez.

Inter Holding

Tel:+229 99-92-32-47

Mobile:+229-97-53-81-13

Fax;+229 214 576 87

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