419 scam: Tim Gillson <drtim008@msn.com> Good Day

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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:
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
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.
- +447011137395 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Tim Gillson <drtim008@msn.com>
Reply-To: <tim_investmentz@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:21:43 +0000
Subject: Good Day

>From Dr. Tim Gillson
# 17 Carmen Place,
Aberdeen Scotland, UK.

Sir,

I’m Dr. Tim Gillson an engineer with British Firm here in Aberdeen Scotland UK as the chief field engineer. I decided to contact you to solicit your assistance and guidance in making a business investment, perhaps on how to invest my money in any lucrative project in your country. I also need to know from you about some investment opportunities in your country that will be profitable and the method of establishment.
I make a lot of money in an offshore job that can take me to any level of establishment, but I don't have much time for myself. I need your partnership, that's why am considering investing the money I made, and yet to resign my appointment as soon I’m able to establish a good partnership with you, then deem it right to quit the field job. Am hoping that you’ll help.

Please take a moment of your very busy schedule today to reply this mail.

I’m waiting for your urgent reply.

Best Regards,

Dr. Tim Gillson
PH. +447011137395
# 17 Carmen Place,
Aberdeen Scotland, UK.

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