419 scam: GERALD LAITH <gerald_laith2000@mynet.com> GOOD DAY

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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:
- "gerald-laith@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "gerald-laith@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "gerald-laith@live.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.
- +27848528839 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: GERALD LAITH <gerald_laith2000@mynet.com>
Reply-To: gerald_laith@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:08:43 +0100
Subject: GOOD DAY

Dear sir,
I am very pleased to contact you and found it necessary to get
acquainted with you. I do wish to have an important discussion with you.
Its in regard of my official business determination/investment to your
country. I hope all is well with you. I am Gerald Akeen Laith from South
Africa wanted to invest in Real Estate, Hotels, Transportation, Banking
and other meaningful investment. I need a partner or somebody who can be
honest, trust and to help me to invest in your country. I need somebody
who have live here and know something about this country or more so, we
are ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of
generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI) JV partnership and
hard loan funding can also be considered. Please I will appreciate to
receive your response so I can give you details and areas you can
participate and assist me. Please write me for possible business
co-operation through this my private email(Gerald-laith@live.com
<mailto:Gerald-laith@live.com>). Thanks for your understanding and
co-operation.
BEST Regards,
Mr. Gerald A. Laith
Phone num:+27848528839
Email: Gerald-laith@live.com

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