419 scam: Alex Steen. <alexsteen5@yahoo.com.hk> OUR INTENTION.

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found 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.
- alexsteen55@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Alex Steen. <alexsteen5@yahoo.com.hk>
Reply-To: alexsteen55@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:32:56 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: OUR INTENTION.

Dear Friend,

I am acting on behalf of Lewis Mcdonald, the Former Deputy Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning here in Scotland.And we are interested in overseas investment in your country, involving huge amount of funds, for which we seek your participation as our overseas representative.

The civil service regulations here, prohibit us from getting involve in private business, while under government employment, hence this proposal to you, in view of your impressive profile.

We are seeking your assistance to transfer the sum of US$57 MILLION into a safe account for future investment purposes .
Source of the funds:

The money involved in this business was generated from normal commercial activities here in UK. The funds were generated from a contract that was awarded in favor of a construction company (Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd). The contract was for a 13.7km expressway of new road constructed between Haddington and Dunbar. The contract was over invoiced to the tune of $57m, which is the amount we intend to make you/your company the beneficiary. You can visit this site to read more bout the contract.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2002/03/1251

This is bourne out of the fact that we are still in active service in the Ministry here in Scotland-UK.

However, we are aware that several propositions like this over the internet end up to be fraudulent initiatives, whereupon the unsuspecting victim has his or her hopes built extraordinarily high, after which they eventually loose morale and confidence as a result of failed expectations. In light of this therefore, we shall carry you along with all the processes, from inception to actual transfer of the investment funds in your country. I represent a very honorable man, and our words and promises must be backed by action, to make you feel confident that you are dealing with decent people.

We are of the conviction that you shall be honest and truthful.We do not want a sad experience of 3 years ago which some of our colleagues encounter in the hands of their foreign partner(Mr Greg Palmer).

Upon your positive response to our proposal, I will provide you with the following information:

* How I will introduce You/your Company to the holding bank and make you the beneficiary of the money.

* Investing our share in your country.

* What percentage of the money I am willing to give you for your assistance.

Kindly respond with your:
1. Full names and address.(And company name and address,if any)
2.Private telephone and Fax numbers.

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO : alexsteen55@yahoo.com.hk
Regards,
Alex Steen.

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