419 scam: JAMES BROWN <e.jamesb03@yahoo.in> I EXPECT YOU REPLY SOON

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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:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22997863627 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: JAMES BROWN <e.jamesb03@yahoo.in>
Reply-To: jamesbrowncompany@yahoo.com.au
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:26:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: I EXPECT YOU REPLY SOON

Dear Sir/Md,

We are group of financial management and consultant Services Company in Cotonou Benin Republic.

We are working with a client that is interested in joint venture partnership projects in Real Estate, Oil / Gas Exploitations , Gold Mining , Import-Export etc.

She has asked me to look for and recommend a reputable and reliable person/company who can conveniently and sincerely be in partnership with her In his quest, I deem it most necessary to contact you, if you can willingly accept this offer and forward us with business opportunities in your country which will be very lucrative to both parties in the nearest future.

All capital investment shall be provided by my client while all business plans, feasibility and ideas shall be made available by you according to the code of investment in your country.

Do let me know if you have any interest.

I expect your reply soon.

Regards,

Mr James Brown
Director in Charge of Human Resources,
IT and Banking Operations,
Groupe Caisse d'Epargne.
C/ 240 'B' Aidjedo, Centre d`Accueil
04 BP 109 St Michel,
Cotonou - Benin Republic .
Tel 00229 97863627
Fax 00229 21381368.
Skype:e.brownjames

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