419 scam: sir rogers johnsons <sirrogersjohnsons@yahoo.pt> Hello my good 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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- ",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)
- "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. )
This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
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.
- mrpeterbrown38@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: sir rogers johnsons <sirrogersjohnsons@yahoo.pt>
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:48:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Hello my good friend.

Â Hello my good friend.

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family?, You may not understand

why this mail came to you.But if you do not remember me, you might have receive an

email from me in the past regarding a multi-million-dollar business proposal which we

never concluded.

I am using this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollar business has

been concluded with the assistance of another partner from Japan who financed the

transaction to a logical conclusion.

I thank you for your great effort to our unfinished transfer of fund into your account

due to one reason or the other best known to you.But I want to inform you that I have

successfully transferred the fund out of my bank to my new partner's account in Japan

that was capable of assisting me in this great venture.

Due to your effort, sincerity, courage and trust worthiness You showed during the

course of the transaction.I want to compensate you and show my gratitude to you with

the sum of $1,500,000.00. I have left a certified international bank cheque for you

worth of $1,500,000.00 cashable anywhere in the world.

My dear friend I will like you to contact my Account secretary Mr.peter brown, on his

direct email address :(mrpeterbrown38@gmail.comÂ ) for the collection of your bank

cheque. I authorized him to release the Bank Cheque to you whenever you contact him

regarding the Cheque.

At the moment, I'm very busy here because of the investment projects, which I and the

new partner are having at hand.Please I will like you to accept this from Mr.peter

brownÂ with good faith as this is from the bottom of my heart, Also comply with Mr.

peterdirectives so that he will send the Cheque to you without any delay.

CONTACT PERSON: Mr.peter Brown
COUNTRY: New Delhi India.
Mobile: +919958227483
His email address:[mrpeterbrown38@gmail.com ]

Therefore, you should send him your full Name and telephone number/your correct mailing

address where you want him to send the cheque to you.

1. Your Full Names:........................
2. Your copy of your picture...............
3. Your Address:...........................
4. Your Sex male and Age:..................
5. Your Marital Status:....................
6. Your Occupation:.......................
7. Your Direct Phone Number:...............
8. Your Resident City:.....................

Thanks and God bless you and your family.

Hoping to hear from you.
Sir Roger Johnson.

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