419 scam: "Mrs. Betty Rawlings"<test@jlcity.gov.cn> STOP CONTACTING THEM.

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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:
- "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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- barr.larrygoldconsult2@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Betty Rawlings" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barr.larrygoldconsult2@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:56:17 -0300
Subject: STOP CONTACTING THEM.

Stop contacting them.

I am Mrs Betty Rawlings; A United States Citizen, 58 years old. I reside here in Perth Amboy NJ, My residential address is as follows 482 SAYRE AVE NO,2 PERTH AMBOY 08861 Apt 305, New Jersey, United States. I am thinking of relocating since I am now wealthy.

Well I will have to let the cat out of the bag and let this great news known to you, I am one of those that took part in the Compensation in awards in Nigeria many years ago and they refused to pay me, I had spent over $80,000.00 of my life savings while in the USA trying to get my payment but all to no avail.

After all this series of criminal acts that happened to me, I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents as I was directed to meet with one Barrister Larry Gold who happens to be a member of the Compensation Award Committee in Nigeria. I contacted him and he explained everything to me in detailed information’s, He said whoever is contacting us through emails, Phone or whichever means are fake.

Barr. Larry Gold took me to the paying bank for the claim of my compensation payment. With great joy in my heart right now I am the happiest woman on planet earth, I received my compensation funds of $15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million United States Dollars Only).

Moreover, Barr. Larry Gold showed me the full list and information’s of receivers that has been scheduled to receive their payments but are yet to receive it, While going through this list carefully I saw your name, email address and other information’s as one of the beneficiaries, for this reason I have decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not in any way with your funds and won't stop taking money from you, these people are only stealing from you.

Right now I will advise that you contact Barrister Larry Gold, You can contact him directly on this information below.

COMPENSATION AWARD HOUSE NIGERIA,

NAME: LARRY GOLD
EMAIL: barr.larrygoldconsult2@gmail.com

You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you all sort of lies as your funds is not in anyways with them. They are only taking advantage of you and they will not stop until you have nothing just like they did to me in the past, The only money I paid after I met Barrister Larry Gold is just $200 for the paper works, take note of that.

(NOTE: TELLING YOU TO PAY FOR ANY DELIVERY OR COURIER CHARGE IS ALL NOTHING BUT LIES, I REPEAT THE ONLY MONEY YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY AND WHICH I ALSO PAID IS $200 FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE/ ENDORSEMENT CHARGE AS IMPOSED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND YOUR PACKAGE CONTAINING YOUR CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT CHEQUE WILL BE REACHING YOU THROUGH THE REGULAR MAIL SERVICE.)

Once again I urge you to stop contacting those people for your own good, I will advise you to contact Barr. Larry Gold so that he will help and give you guideline until your funds is delivered to you. Instead of dealing with those people that will be turning you around and asking for different kind of upfront money to complete your transaction, I will advise that you contact only Barr. Larry Gold.

Thank You and Remain Blessed.

Mrs Betty Rawlings

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