419 scam: LARRY NICHOLSON <larrynicholson8@yahoo.co.uk> Re: Classified Information

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: LARRY NICHOLSON <larrynicholson8@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: LARRY NICHOLSON <larrynicholson41182@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:18:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: Classified Information

Hello,
I am Larry Nicholson, the director of sales at commodities tradingÂ company. A paradigm in commodities, we are a company that deals onÂ mechanical equipment, hardware and minerals, electrical products,Â medical, chemicals and industrial products.
We are setting up a satellite office in Canada in two weeks from now.Â Due to my busy schedule, I am always in need of a permanent PERSONALÂ ASSISTANT to carry out the duties listed below:
Manage all Office admin need, services, contracts, supplies etc.Arranging travel, accommodation, organizing, maintaining diaries andÂ making appointments and also provide general assistance duringÂ presentations.
Maintaining client information in in-house database liaising withÂ clients and suppliers.
Provide word-processing and secretarial support Type confidentialÂ documents on a word-processing system the incumbent must maintainÂ strict confidentiality in performing the duties related to the office.The incumbent must also demonstrate the following additionalÂ attributes: Be honest, trust worthy, be respectful, be flexible andÂ demonstrate sound work ethics.
Basic salary $1,000 weekly / $4,000 monthly without taxes.
Kindly reply this email with your phone number and the best time toÂ call so we can set up an interview if necessary.
Regards,
Larry Nicholson.

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