419 scam: gigi@bc.cablemas.com BUSINESS PROPOSAL

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
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.
- +448719741348 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: gigi@bc.cablemas.com
Reply-To: drkim_rawlinson@365trade.net
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:36:31 -0500
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Dr. Kim Rawlinson , the BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER of Hartmann
Paul Pharmaceutical Ltd in Heywood London. Our company specializes in
developing, research and supply of chemicals for Veterinary and
Pharmaceautical and other Techninology organizations. My companiy are
looking for a way to expand our source of supply. In today's world, the
Internet is an excellent way for business to expand its Mission programs
as well as giving new members an alternate method of communication and an
easy source of information on upcoming events.

My company has an urgent need for a supplier of a chemical and we have a
strong reputation for reliability and security. Recently I came to know
that this chemical our company are buying from Japan at the rate of
£40,000 GBP or ($65,000 USD) for 1 Litre are sold at £20,000 GBP or
($32,000 USD) per 1 Litre in India.

I realize that I must discuss this proposal with someone to assist me.
All I want is for you to get this chemical at £20,000 GBP or ($32,000 USD)
per 1 Litre from the local dealers and supply to my company at £25,000
GBP or ($40,000 USD) per 1 Litre and the monthly profit will be shared
between you and I.

I have also provided the feasibility study to the comany as an easy
purposes for us to buy from India. Once the supply is up and running, our
company will sign an agreement with you and train you or your
representative on how to test and supply the chemical as part of your
service and you will be entitled to an advance payment in monthly or
quaterly supply . I will provide you with a basic fact sheet of
information about the business from inception to go.

Please put the business before you and contact me with your decision.

Sincerely

Dr. KIM RAWLINSON,

Phone: +44 871 974 1348

Email:drkim_rawlinson@365trade.net

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