419 scam: "PETA"<info@peta.com> HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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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:
- "donationsupport@qq.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.

Fraud email example:

From: "PETA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <donationsupport@qq.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 17:21:19 +0100
Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Dear Suscriber,

We at Peta will like to wish you, a Happy and fulfilled New Year ahead. In the spirit of the new year, one of PETA's ambassadors, Jared S. Gilmore (Hollywood child actor) in collaboration with "QQ SOLUTIONS", have launched a campaign called "“Give Your Animals Their Happily Ever After”". It’s important to know exactly what your animal companions need so that you can properly care for them. Think about what it takes to make you happy, because good food, water, exercise, love, and compassion go a long way for all creatures.

Read more: http://www.peta2.com/heroes/jared-gilmore-adopt-psa/#ixzz2p8mr82f6 . Simply copy and paste url in browser, if you can not click it.

We hereby request your support in making this campaign seen all around America and Europe, by making a simple donation. For more information on how to make donations kindly reply to "donationsupport@qq.com" by filling the below questionnaire.

Kindly fill out the below correctly:

Name; .............................................................
Name of Organization: .............................................
Age: ..............................................................
Postal Address: ...................................................
City/State/Zip number: ............................................
Country: ..........................................................
Occupation: .......................................................
Are you a member of PETA or a "Jared S. Gilmore" fan: .............
How did you discover this campaign: ...............................

Your generousity is highly appreciated. We anticipate hearing from you.

Thank you.

Sarah Wellington.
(Chief Campaign Personnel).

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