419 scam: "Ubc Consult Ltd"<williampeters2030@yahoo.co.jp> Reply Asap

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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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Ubc Consult Ltd" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <williampeters2040@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:58:23 +0100
Subject: Reply Asap

Dear Sir/Madam,

First I wish to apologize for this unsolicited mail; I knew this is an unconventional way of establishing a business relationship due to high volume of scam emails nowadays. However, I write you in good faith, hoping that you will treat this letter as a desperate search for transaction that shall benefit us.

I am Dr. Princewell D. Peters, partner UBC Consult. I have a client who has good amount of money to invest in your country into real estate, Mining and Oil, hotel and tourism sector or in any viable and profitable venture that you will recommend. To enable us commence immediately on this transaction, kindly furnish me on your reply the followings:

Your Name & Company name:
Direct Private Phone & Fax number:
Position Held in the company:
Your present Location Address:

Upon receipt of your mail and readiness to proceed with us, we shall arrange for a meeting to discuss terms and condition. Please be assured that the funds are from a clean origin, all the necessary facts and documents to back up the fund will be presented during the meeting. Upon your response, more details will be given to you.

Respectfully,

Dr. Princewell D. Peters
Ubc Consult Ltd

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