419 scam: Donald Ron Baker <brownjohn552@yahoo.es> Dear Friend

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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)
- "hundred thousand 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "walterduru@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2348067676397 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- debtmngmnt@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Donald Ron Baker <brownjohn552@yahoo.es>
Reply-To: Donald Ron Baker <officedept2011@yahoo.es>
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:20:14 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dear Friend

Dear Friend,

I am Mr. Donald Ron Baker,dual citizenship of both USA and Surinam. I am 44 years Old. I reside here in Dallas Texas,at 77 Forest Ln Ste C833 Dallas, TX 75230 USA.and i am thinking of relocating since i have received my long overdue payment from Nigeria government through the help of the only saint i encountered in Nigeria after series of frustration and disappointment.

I am one of those that has inheritance payment in Nigeria many years ago and they refused to pay me. I had paid over $220,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment but all was to no avail.

So I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my inheritance documents and I was directed to meet with Mr Walter Duru of the Debt Management Office, who is also member of COMPENSATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE, and i contacted him and he explained everything to me.

He also took me to the paying bank (Access Bank Plc) for the claim of my inheritance payment.

Right now, i am the happiest man on earth because I have received my funds US$5,500,000.00 (Five Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) Mr Walter Duru showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and i saw your email as one of the beneficiaries who have not yet received your payment under CASE FILE 54AC003 and that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those fraudsters and impostures. They are not with your funds, they are only making money off you.

Therefore, i will advise you to contact Mr Walter Duru for assistance and inform him that your CASE FILE is 54AC003 Contact him directly via the information below.

DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Plot 12/14 Ahmadu Bello Way
Victoria Island
Lagos - Nigeria
Name : Mr Walter Duru
Email: debtmngmnt@gmail.com
personal (walterduru@ymail.com)
Phone: +234-8067676397.

You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them because it is not with them. They are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have
nothing.

The only money i paid after i met with Mr. Walter Duru was just to revalidate and stamping of my documents, which was done legitimately at the Court in my presence. So please take note of that Mr Walter Duru shall ensure that you

deal directly with the bank (Access Bank Plc) and you will receive your payment within three days. You may not be required to come to Nigeria before you receive your funds as he pointed out to me while we were together.

Once again stop contacting those people. I advise that you contact Mr Walter Duru so that he can help you in the collection of your payment instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction.

Thank you and be blessed.
Mr. Donald Ron Baker

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