419 scam: "christopher freeway" <freeway.chambers002@hotmail.com> RESERVATION INQUIRY

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "christopher freeway" <freeway.chambers002@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 13:49:18 +0200
Subject: RESERVATION INQUIRY

Hello Sir/Madam,

My name is Christopher Freeway QC (Esq.). I am a Barrister and head of the
Queen's Council (Esq.) working with the reputable legal firm - Crown Office
Chambers in London United Kingdom. I need to make reservation for me and
three of my Legal colleague (3).

Arrival Date: 1st June, 2007

Departure Date: 16th June, 2007.

Number of Rooms: 4 Rooms,

Length of Stay: 17 Nights.

Get back to me with the TOTAL COST+BREAKFAST+DINNER+APPLICABLE TAXES if the
dates mentioned above are free, so that we can confirm reservations
immediately with CREDIT CARD.

Your prompt response will be appreciated.

Kindest Regards,

Barrister Christopher Freeway QC

Hello Sir/Madam,

My name is Christopher Freeway QC (Esq.). I am a Barrister and head of the
Queen's Council (Esq.) working with the reputable legal firm - Crown Office
Chambers in London United Kingdom. I need to make reservation for me and
three of my Legal colleague (3).

Arrival Date: 1st June, 2007

Departure Date: 16th June, 2007.

Number of Rooms: 4 Rooms,

Length of Stay: 17 Nights.

Get back to me with the TOTAL COST+BREAKFAST+DINNER+APPLICABLE TAXES if the
dates mentioned above are free, so that we can confirm reservations
immediately with CREDIT CARD.

Your prompt response will be appreciated.

Kindest Regards,

Barrister Christopher Freeway QC

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