419 scam: "Mr.Rudolf Schneider"<privateprjec@yahoo.com.hk> FOR YOU.

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "commission of 10%" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
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.
- projectprivate98@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Rudolf Schneider" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <privateprojec919@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 06:32:10 -0800
Subject: FOR YOU.

Mr.Rudolf Schneider
23 Brecon Close, Worthing,
BN13 2HH, West Sussex,
United Kingdom.

Dear Friend,

RE: FUNDS INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT REQUEST.

I am Mr.Rudolf Schneider, from Rudolf Limited,London. I represent a client who has interest to do business relative and invest in your country in any area related to Real Estate, Properties, Shares, Bonds,Agriculture, Construction, Supply, Services, or any business of your choice in order to initiate a proper and structured relationship: Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive investment funds in cash or cash/bank account. You will be required to;

(1) The said fund amounts to Twenty Nine Million, Two Hundred Thousand POUNDS Only and you will assist in the transfer/receive of the above amount in cash or your designated viable bank.

(2) Receive, Invest and Manage the funds in a long term business venture.

(3). Advise on lucrative areas for investment with good turn-over profit The transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% of the investment capital and extra additional percentage in every subsequent venture under your supervision and the transaction desires absolute confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter because of my client. We intend to invest through you or your agency in the purchase of assets in your country.

Your swift response will be appreciated with private Cell phone numbers so that I can give you a call to discuss with you verbally. Please send your reply via this email address: ( projectprivate98@gmail.com )

Sincerely yours,

Mr.Rudolf Schneider

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