419 scam: "Vladimir Konovalov"<Mr.VladimirKonovalov@staoil.com> Re misunderstand this offer in any aspect

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
This email message is a "dying merchant" scam.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mr.vladimirkonovalov@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Vladimir Konovalov" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Mr.VladimirKonovalov@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:43:06 -0700
Subject: Re misunderstand this offer in any aspect

General Manager statoil Oil Russia,
Email:Mr.VladimirKonovalov@hotmail.com
Tel + 1 206 414 2818

Dear friend,

I have sent you this mail because of the need to open discussions with you. I don't want you to misunderstand this offer in any aspect, if it is okay with you I ask for your full cooperation.

I am Vladimir Konovalov, the former General Manager of statoil oil Russian Branch before it was closed an international affiliate of Yukos Oil and Gas Company based in Russia. Due to ill Health I have
esophageal cancer, It has defiled all forms of medical treatment and according to the medical experts it is a terminal illness so I do not know how much longer I have to live.

I never had any real Friends in my lifetime because I never really cared for anyone but my business. But now I know that there is more to life than making all the money in the world.
However, certain unfolding events has made it very necessary for me to seek your help, my company is fighting investigations and bankruptcy due to the Yukos Oil problems in Russia, most of my assets
were seized due to this case.

Recently I received a bulk payment from South Africa, Minerals Department for my last contract there. I instructed them specifically not to send the funds to Russia because of the problems, but that the funds
to be deposited with a Bank on hold. A huge cash deposit of Thirty-Five Million dollars was domiciled with a Bank overseas to my knowledge only.

This is the last of my assets, now that my health has dteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore, I therefore need you as a partner because you are a neutral party to help me collect this funds deposited

with the Bank and disburse it secretly based on instructions.Because my time is short I have decided to give most of this money to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth.
For all your good efforts you will receive part of the Funds and must disburse the rest based on instructions. I want you to understand my seriousness in this case and if you can manage this funds kindly contact me on
this Email / Tel for security purposes. I have all the necessary documents on hand;Please contact me ASAP so we can discuss more.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

If you are not interested, please keep it to yourself and do not respond.

Best Regards,
Mr.Vladimir Konovalov.

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