419 scam: "Sir Afix Cole"<afix2008@yahoo.com> Re: Commercial Property Investments

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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:
- "million us dollars" (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)
- "afix2008@yahoo.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +447031875718 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Sir Afix Cole" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <afix2008@yahoo.cn>
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:49:16 +0800
Subject: Re: Commercial Property Investments

Hello Prospectous Partner,

Re: Commercial Property Investments

I run Corporate errands strictly for Individuals, Companies and Governments mostly from Africa and Europe. However, on my Internet search for partnership
interest from your location, i decided to write in other to get you acquainted

My Client is a politician and widely connected at the corridors of Power that matters, and he has interest in commercial property constructions, and I will
need your consent and approval to recommend his Investment Intention to expand and work closely with you or your Company for mutual benefits.

He has a budget of well over Two Hundred Million US Dollars for Investment in your Company alone and is willing to come to your Country to discuss Investment
modalities as soon as you indicate your interest.

Contact me at the above number, or forward your cell phone to reach you for more details.

Best Regards,

Sir,Afix cole
Manchester, England
Phone: +44-7031875718 or +44-8447745111
Email: afix2008@yahoo.cn

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