419 scam: "David Lim Chu"<davidlimchu.mr@gmail.com> $18.5 Million USD

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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:
- "tax fee" (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. )
- "may come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found 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: "David Lim Chu" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <david.limchu@live.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:47:58 +0200
Subject: $18.5 Million USD

$18.5 Million USD Deposit
OIC:DEPOSIT TRANSFER FOR $18.5MILLION USD

Dear,

This message may come to you as a surprise or one of those internet bulk message or fraudulent email, but its not. the honest truth is that business do exist and its very difficult to know the right channel and contact. I have work in bank for 20 years so I know that if you meet the right and reputable contact you can finally achieve good and successfully transaction deal.

My Name is David Lim Chu. a chartered accountant now working in Maybank (Malayan Banking Berhad)Kuala Lumpur. There is OIC: ESCROW DEPOSIT $18.5MILLION USD.

I want a reputable company director or personal bank account to remit the funds into. this funds was over invoice from top government inflated project on construction of south Africa calabash stadium, and the money was deposited in malaysia because of tax fee , living our own commission of $18.5MILLION unclaimed.

We want a reliable personal or company account we can transfer the balance money into , its risk free, legal and 100% guaranteed. when this fund is transfer we shall come over to meet you for our share.

We don't intend to discussion further , but if you are serious on this issue to assist us. we welcome the new partnership and promise full corporation with you. percentage will be shared 70% for us and 30% for you. without wasting much time , you should provide the below information only if you wish to assist us on this deal. if you are not interested please ignore this message.

Name:

Address:

phone

Copy of your passport identification:

Occupation

Bank Name:

Bank Address:

Bank account No:

Swift code or Iban:

This business will be accomplished within 7 days and the transfer and confirmation of the money into your bank account. when I received your details we shall have phone conversation.

If you are a reliable business associate , you should provide complete details to enable us proceed.

Please contact me by email:

REGARDS

David Lim Chu.

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