419 scam: "Mrs. Susan Patrick."<info@admin.org> CALL MR.KERRY DUFFIE... +234-803-118-3768

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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.
- +2348031183768 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Susan Patrick." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kerryduffie@mail.kz>
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:25:38 -0800
Subject: CALL MR.KERRY DUFFIE... +234-803-118-3768

Hi,

I am Susan Patrick, President and Chief Executive Officer of the

International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). I am

one of those that took part in the Nigerian contract many years ago

and they refused to pay me, I paid over $20,000 while in the US,

trying to get my payment but it did not come through.

I then decided to travel to Nigeria with all my Contract documents,

And I was directed to meet an attorney, Attorney Kerry Duffie, who

happens to be a member of CONTRACT COMMITTEE, he made me

understand a lot of people contacting me through emails with

promises were all fakes.

Then he took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Contract

payment. My Contract payment worth $1,500,000.00 was Directly

deposited into my bank account in the US. Moreover, Attorney Kerry

Duffie showed me a list of those that were yet to receive their

payments, I had to get a copy of it and your email address is stated

as one of the beneficiaries. I urge you to stop dealing with those

people sending you false emails, they are in no way with your funds,

they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to get in

touch with Attorney Kerry Duffie

You have to contact him directly on this information below.

CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE

Name : Attorney Kerry Duffie
Email: kerryduffie@mail.kz
Phone: +234-803-118-3768

The only money I paid to Attorney Kerry Duffie to get all paper

works done was US$370, so you have to take note.

I urge you again to contact Attorney Kerry Duffie so he can assist

you the same way he assisted me. Instead of dealing with those liars

that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to

complete your transaction.

Thank You and Be Blessed.

Mrs. Susan Patrick.
President and CEO
International Association for
K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)

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