419 scam: Juan Manuel Ubiergo Castillo <jmubiergo@aragon.es> Dr.John Van

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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:
- "hundred thousand 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)
- "you will be given 30%" (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.
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.
- +447024072585 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Juan Manuel Ubiergo Castillo <jmubiergo@aragon.es>
Reply-To: dr.johnvan3131@w.cn
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:51:20 +0100
Subject: Dr.John Van

Hello!

How are you today? I am Dr. John Van. And there is an issue that came up which I would like to discuss with you. There is an over invoice payment made to my company, which involves some amount of money, so I have decided to involve a trust worthy second party who I can entrust this money on when I have been able to pull it out from London to a designated account. I decided to put it before you so you can assist with this situation. I also found out that if the government finds out, the money will be confiscated and transfered into banking treasury. So all I require from you is to lay claims on the funds as all necessary document will be provided to ensure that you collect the funds and move it to your account where I will come for final disbursement.

You will be given 30% of the total funds when I see that there is a success in this deal. The amount involved is Twenty three million, three hundred thousand United States Dollars ($23.3million USD). I will provide you with the necessary information as soon as I hear from you.

Please note that all necessary arrangement for the smooth release of these funds to you has been finalised. We will discuss much in details when I do receive your response that shows you are interested in this transaction.

NOTE: If you know you are not trust worthy, please do not reply this E-mail.

Regards,
Dr. John Van.
33 Tot hill Street,
Westminster,
London, SW1H 9LA
Tel: +44 702 407 2585
E-mail: dr.johnvan3131@w.cn

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