419 scam: <info@siamgrand.co.th> I HAVE A URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL FOR YOU!!!

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- sgt.ray.t.trump@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: <info@siamgrand.co.th>
Reply-To: Sgt.ray.t.trump@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 01:54:56 +0700
Subject: I HAVE A URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL FOR YOU!!!

Greetings,

My name is Ray T. Trump; I am an American soldier 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, deployed to Afghanistan Helmand province. During operation in Musa Qala district of Helmand province and recent defeat where many Taliban fighters retreated, we helped recover some people who are Afghan detainees. Check this web link to read about Taliban defeats in the province: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/world/asia/22taliban.html?_r=1

Some Christians from churches that cooperate with a relief organization that works in Afghanistan on a permanent basis were also rescued. They are from humanitarian relief organizations that implement all kinds of medical and educational projects and spreading the Christian gospel. My reason for contacting you is that we managed to move funds belonging to some Taliban’s heads that ran away after we rescued the hostages. These hostages were released by us as they werevictims of intimidation and violence and incarcerated under the blasphemy laws while awaiting sentence and there are forced sex acts and killings by the Taliban as we discovered. In their hideout, we found an underground with currencies. I know that reading this, you may condemn my deeds but sincerely, i have served in US Army in good faith, stealing nothing from my division neither have i be involved in any illegal act.

I and my friend only manage to move the total amount of US$45 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills. However, we want to move this money US$45 Million to you (mostly 100 dollar bills), so that you may invest it for us and keep our share for banking. I know you will be asking how did i get your email, it is through my effort to search for a reputable person which my heart is directing me to trust you since here is a war zone and no much time. I want you to understand that we have seen money in Afghanistan even US contractors have wasted lots ofhard-earned money over here. You can go to this web link to listen to the news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_4DoY29NIg

The US$45 Million belong to my friend and I, we will take 70% (my partner and I). You will take 30%. No strings attached, just help us move it out of Afghanistan, here is a war zone. We plan on using diplomatic courier and shipping the money out in two large silver boxes, using diplomatic immunity. The Boxes are deposited with the firm for easy delivery so we will only present your details.

If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you? When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick communication also your contact details.

This business is risk free. The box will be shipped out in 48hrs.

With Respect and Salutation,
Sgt. T.Ray Trump
E-mail: Sgt.ray.t.trump@gmail.com

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