419 scam: <harrystephen44@yahoo.com> Re: Estate 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:

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:
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: <harrystephen44@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <ppstri@yahoo.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 02:23:34 -0700
Subject: Re: Estate Inquiry

Harry stephen (Queens Counsel)

76A Belsize Lane

London NW3 5BJ

United Kingdom.

Dear Beneficiary,

Re: Estate Inquiry

It has come to our notice that you are the beneficiary of the Estate of our late client as therein contained in his last will and testament.

The passage of time is very important when it comes to making claims and filing lawsuits – especially in the context of estate and probate litigation. If you believe you have a case, you should contact us immediately; in order to avoid having your claim barred under applicable statute of limitations or other claims period deadlines.

Please be advised, however, that by simply emailing us, we are not your counsel. Only upon the entry of a written engagement agreement do we become your counsel. All inquiries are considered highly confidential, are subject to conflict clearance and the entry into a written retainer agreement.

We are not your counsel unless and until a written retainer, agreement is entered into between all parties. All email inquires received will be responded to. Please put “Estate Inquiry” as the subject of all emails. If you do not receive a response from us by the end of the next business day, please call so that we may clear your email address from our email filters. We will respond to all inquiries.

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Sincerely Yours

Harry stephen

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