419 scam: Michael Weymouth <info@admin.com> [***** SPAM 18.4 *****] Package

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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:
- "million united states 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: Michael Weymouth <info@admin.com>
Reply-To: michaelweymouth@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:08:43 +0300
Subject: [***** SPAM 18.4 *****] Package

--
Greetings, I am a Civil Lawyer in the United Kingdom. I have a Client
that has Interest in investing in Your country. My client wishes to invest
her financial estate worth twenty million united states dollars in your
country under your direct supervision, your assistance is therefore needed
in receiving, investing and managing the twenty million united states
dollars.My client is interested in real estate,agriculture and rentals
though you are at liberty to advise on any other areas of investment that
is lucrative in your country that you think we can also venture into.

You will be paid 10% of the total amount, and an additional 10% from the
return on investment ( R.O.I ). I will demand Your 100%
honesty,confidentiality and cooperation on this matter.My client's position
as a government official does not permit her to own or operate an oversea
account or company, as soon as you assure me you can work with my terms
then we can proceed.

Do confirm your Interest and ability to handle the portfolio by providing
the information below:

Your Full Name, Company Name, Complete Address, Direct Phone,
Age/Occupation

Sincerely
Michael

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