419 scam: "Mr.Paulson Ang" <paul_ang_co@yahoo.com.my> write you as I truly need

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Paulson Ang" <paul_ang_co@yahoo.com.my>
Reply-To: "Mr.Paulson Ang" <paulson.anglord@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:52:40 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: write you as I truly need

Dear.Sir/Madam,

My name is Dr.Paulson Anglord, I am a citizen of United Kingdom, although I have been working with UK Embassy in Malaysia and Singapore from 1999/2001, But right now am no longer working with U k Embassy, Am pleased to write you as I truly need your guide in investment scheme in Asia country because I have live there and know that people there are honest and truthfully hearted people. I found your email during my investment search so I contacted you on this vital issue which I see as being important in your country through you. I have decided to establish a partnership investment with you for project assistance in your country. There are few basic things I would like you to assist me in;

(1)Company name registration.
(2)Your assistance to carry out feasibility study on lucrative areas/choice of investment that will benefit us.
(3)How much capital will be sufficient.
(4)Security of the investment and continuity.

As soon as we made agreement, I will l make prompt arrangements to send you the estimate cost of capital. Please indicate your full name and your personal phone number so I can reach you

Thanks for your anticipated honesty.

Yours sincerely,
Dr.Paulson Anglord

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