419 scam: "Dr. John Lane"<infolive@gmail.com> I am sorry for the inconvience this might cost 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:

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:
- "greater london" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. John Lane" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <oceanicinlandinstitute@live.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:09:42 -0700
Subject: I am sorry for the inconvience this might cost you.

Oceanic Inland Institute Treasury
Acton Lane ,Greater London ,
NW10 7NS Greater London.
United Kingdom ,
London.

Attention Beneficiary ,

How are you, I am sorry for the inconvience this might cost you. I am Dr. John Lane , I work with Oceanic Inland Institute Treasury United Kingdom London,also the head of operations. The Oceanic Inland Institute Treasury is releasing payment for the last order of Last Quarter of the year 2009 which is fast at hand, and all payments must be handed over to you as the beneficiary.

Sequel to this, yours fund that was kept for safe keeping, from the National Bank, Barclay's Bank, Halifax Bank, Bank of England, Lloyd Bank, Security Firms, Strong Rooms, Courier Company and the Apex Bank of Nigeria Central Bank
of Nigeria etc which amounts $10.5 Million USD. This is your time to claim your funds as I have your documents of non-transfer with me in my office and also the documents for your fund safekeeping.

The Government of my country forgot your funds here in my custody and right now it is time for you to claim your funds without further delay if only you will adhere to my words and follow up with me. I will do all I can to assist
you but you too have to be vigilant. This will only take five working days to be completed. However be advised that this firm is not a charity organization.

I will wait to hear from you for proceeds.

Regards,
Dr. John Lane
Head of Operations
Oceanic Inland Institute Treasury ,
United Kingdom.
London.

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