419 scam: "Mr. Sven M. Andre"<svenmodei@yahoo.co.jp> I can not forget your past effort.

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "certificate 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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
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.
- +447035966515 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Sven M. Andre" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <svenmodel@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:46:21 -0700
Subject: I can not forget your past effort.

Dear one

I'm happy to inform you about my success in getting those
funds transferred under the cooperation of a new partner from
London in the person of Mr Frank kelly. Presently I'm in London
(Phone#+4470359 66515) for investment projects with my own
share of the total sum. Which may take up to 12 calendar Months
to complete. You can reach on the above phone number.

In appreciation of your past efforts and attempts to assist me in
transferring those funds out of my Country (Nigeria) though it did
not work as planned on your side due to one reason or the other.
I appreciate greatly your understanding and concern,especially
the effort you made to assist.

During those era of difficulty I made a solemn vow to God through
my Pastor who assisted me spiritually that 30% of my total share of
the fund will be donated to the Motherless Baby Home, Charity
Organisation in my Country,the less priveledged and in reward of
your concern and those who assisted me in one way or the other.

In fulfiment of that I made an International prepaid ATM Card of
$250.000.00,USD in your name which was deposited with Bank in
my country for security reason.The ATM will be released to you by
the instruction of my Bank.You should contact the person in-charge
in bank Mr. John Tobi Bada on e-mail tobibada@ibibo.com with
security code (001) for him to know that i sent you in case of doubt.

They will give you all the necessary assistance that you may require
in getting your Card whenever you contact them for that. You are to
contact them with your full details to receive your ATM CARD. But
be adviced that I have paid for the Insurance Premium and Clearance
Certificate Fee. The only money you will pay is Fee of $95.00 USD
which they said no, and did not allow me to pay it,because they don't
know when you will contact them in case of accrued interest, they said.

Please do e-mail me immediately you receive the ATM. At the moment,
Iam very busy here because of the investment projects which I and my
new partner are having at hand now .Notwithstanding I will contact you
as soon as I am through with what I have at hand now.

Once more thank you very much.

Regards,
Yours sincerely
Mr. Sven M. Andre

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