419 scam: "Bennette Solicitor"<info@solicitor.com> Greetings From United Kingdom-England!

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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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- bjslawfirms1950@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Bennette Solicitor" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bjslawfirms1949@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:00:52 -0800
Subject: Greetings From United Kingdom-England!

Bennette John,Solicitor's
#19a Alexandra Road Hemel
Hempstead HP2 5BS
United Kingdom.
Email:bjslawfirms1950@gmail.com

Dear Beneficiary,

Sequel to the email i sent to you, which was returned as undelivered mail, I hereby contact you again on behalf of the trustees and as the executor of WILL of Late Dr.Richard Benson. I write to notify you that he made you a beneficiary to the bequest sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars (US$500,000.00) in the codicil to his WILL and last testament. Late Dr.Richard Benson a renowned hand surgeon and leprosy specialist died from complications related to a subdural haematoma on the on 8th July 2007 at the age of 89years.

The late Dr.Richard Benson until his death was a great Philanthropist and humanitarian that he was honored by Queen Elizabeth II with a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for outstanding contributions, a member of several non-governmental organizations and held many honors;hunterian Professor of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1952,Albert Lasker Award for outstanding leadership and service in the field of rehabilitation in 1960,serving as Medical Consultant and then International President of the Leprosy Mission, from 1992-1999 e.t.c.

Late Dr.Richard Benson’s faith life inspired and maintained his service. Always a gentleman, his humble yet passionate approach to both care and teaching inspired many. He was dedicated to service to humanity. This bequest is for support of your activities in helping the less-privileged and continue your good works amongst humanity. You are required to Re-Confirm the following information below.

Full Names:

Current Address:

Occupation:

Age:

Telephone/Fax numbers:

Yours Sincerely,

Bennette John.

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