419 scam: "Thomas Tice"<laura@fundacionvida.net> Re: Thank 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:

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

Fraud email example:

From: "Thomas Tice" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <thomas.t.herbert@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:26:39 -0700
Subject: Re: Thank You

Dear Friend,

Your contact has been gotten from after a search for a person whom I can jointly invest Trust in and also solicit an Honorable partnership with.

I have interest to do business relative to investments in your country in areas related to lucrative viable venture, to initiate a proper and structured relationship:

Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive investment funds in cash if:

1. The said fund amounts to 1.4 Million Dollars (USD).

2. The said fund is in cash and will be transferred to you in same state.

3. The fund is intended to be invested through your agency in the purchase of facilities and assets, for the said purposes within your country.

4. This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 25% off the investment capital.

5. I desire your absolute confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter.

I will give the details as soon as you write back .

Your earliest response to this letter will be more appreciated to enable us proceed further.

Sincerely,

Thomas H. Tice - President
LAKEVIEW LAND AND INVESTMENT CO., INC.
Fullerton, CA
+1 (805) 613-7255

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