419 scam: Alfonso Alexandrus <barralexandrusalfonso01@yahoo.com.hk> Attn:

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "stamp duty" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (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: Alfonso Alexandrus <barralexandrusalfonso01@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:26:00 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: Attn:

FROM THE DESK OF : Barr. Alexandrus Alfonso
A. W. Alexandrus Alfonso & Asociado
Date: 30th March, 2010.

Attn: ,

   In order to commence the process of obtaining the original source of funds documents, enclosed is a DECLARATION OF LIVING TRUST which will enable me act on your behalf and proceed further on this matter per the FSA requirement. Kindly sign the document and return to me so I can have it duly stamped and validated at the Royal High courts. Be also advised that a retainer of £3,650 GBP (Three thousand six hundred and fifty pounds sterling) will be required to cover expenses of filing and having this Trust document duly stamped and validated at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Here is a breakdown of the retainer.

Court Registration- £15.00 GBP
Administration of oaths - £550.00 GBP
Certification/Affirmation of Power of Attorney- £1,585 GBP
Stamp Duty - £1,500 GBP
Total - £3,650 GBP ($US 5,509.78)

   On receipt of the signed document, I will request for information on how to pay the retainer to the court and will make it available to you once I receive it.

   Be advised that this assistance I am offering is from my goodwill in order to avert unnecessary fundings on your part when we can abide by the legal process and have things resolved amicably through the right legal procedure, hence I will not want any action of yours to disrupt my activities. I have also asked the FSA if any short comings from your end will be penalized and they have assured me that provided we keep to the legal process they will not penalize the dalays so far but we must be prompt in executing our obligation.

I anticipate your timely response so I may proceed.

Sincerely,
Barr. Alexandrus Alfonso.

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