419 scam: DEBT SETTLEMENT BOARD COMMITEE <info@yahoo.com> FUND FINAL PAYMENT AMOUNT: $850,000.00USD:

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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:
- "transfer into your account" (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)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- johnson_williams_97@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: DEBT SETTLEMENT BOARD COMMITEE <info@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: johnson_williams_97@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:52:46 +0800
Subject: FUND FINAL PAYMENT AMOUNT: $850,000.00USD:

--
We Apologize for the delay of your payment and all the Inconveniences and
hiccups that we might have caused you. However, we were having some minor
problem with our payment systems, which is Inexplicable, and have held us
stranded and Indolent, not having the Prerequisite to
devote our 100% endowment in accrediting foreign payments.

We apologized once again, for the delay. From the Record of outstanding
Debt?s due for payment to you for :{ AWARD LOTTERY FUND CLAIMS AND
INHERITANCE CLAIM}
THIS OFFICE: FUND PAYMENT COMMITTEE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OVERSEA CREDIT
COMMISSION has been mandated to Make payment to all outstanding debt:
your name and Particulars were discovered as next on the list due for
outstanding payment.

We wish to inform you now that the square peg is now in square hole and
can be accelerated so that your payment can be processed and will be
released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from the
record in our file, YOUR APPROVED PAYMENT IS US$850,000.00Usd
(EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS).
You are advised to choose any preferred method of which you will like to
receive the payment with

{1} Certified Bank Draft Mail to your home address.
{2} Wire Transfer to your nominated bank account of your choice within 48hours

Soon as you get in touched with Mr. Williams Oversea Credit Commission.
E-mail: johnson_williams_97@yahoo.co.jp In the light of this aforementioned
you are required to furnish this office with the following information, as
this will enable us to process and release your cash prize without any further
delay.

NOTE THAT THESE DETAILS ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PAYMENT

Your Full Name:
Your valid Telephone and fax Numbers:
Present occupation:
Date of birth:
Your account info for wire transfer into your account:
Residential Address in USA,
If you are not presently in USA specify your country

Forward your urgent reply/payment information's to Mr. Johnson Williams
Via this e-mail: johnson_williams_97@yahoo.co.jp for speedy release of your
long
Over-due payment

Mrs. Rosemary Russell.
VICE PRESIDENT
FINAL PAYMENT SETTLEMENT
@2009

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