419 scam: "Mr. Roger STEPHEN" <rogerstephen1@yahoo.com> VERY IMPORTANT

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand 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)
- ",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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "rogerstephen1@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "rogerstephen1@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "rogerstephen1@outlook.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.
- +44

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Roger STEPHEN" <rogerstephen1@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: rogerstephen1@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:26:40 -0700
Subject: VERY IMPORTANT

From the desk of: MR. ROGER STEPHEN LANSDOWNE
Financial Controller: Rix Petroleum Scotland Ltd. UK
1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen, AB11 5QF Scotland.
Telephone number: +44.7430.572949.
Reply To Email Address: rogerstephen1@outlook.com

Dear Friend,

It is my humble pleasure to solicit your strictest confidence in this transaction. My name is: Roger Steven Lansdowne, the financial controller
of RIX Petroleum Scotland Ltd. UK. I am the officer in-charge of offshore remittances to contractors / beneficiaries. We are seeking your assistance
to transfer the sum of Twenty Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars (US$8,500,000.00) to your account for private investment.This amount
accrued from an over-invoiced contract amount for the construction of an Oil Refinery Sub- stations from 2012 to 2014 to expatriate companies.

The contract was originally valued for One Hundred and Fifty Six Million United States Dollar US$56,000,000.00) but we over-invoiced the figure to
read Sixty four Million and five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($64,500,000.00). We want to transfer the extra $8,500,000.00 to your bank
account.

This contract has been completely executed and the original contractors have been paid all their contract bills less this $8,500,000.00 through
Banco Santander SA in Madrid Spain. We shall forward your name to the Bank for the payment of the balance US$8.5Million. Be rest assured that all
modalities are set for smooth execution of this viable transaction. For your assistance, we have agreed to remunerate you with 50% because it is
impossible for us to claim the amount here in UK without foreign collaboration. 2% has been mapped out for any miscellaneous expenses
incurred by either party during this business, and 48% for my colleague and myself.

This explains exactly why we will make a concrete agreement between you and us, to ensure adequate faithfulness and cooperation with you. All
modalities to effect the successful transfer of this money have been worked out. This transaction is 100% risk free, and requires absolute
confidentiality. You must do this transaction alone! This is a golden opportunity which you must not afford to miss. You can be rest assured
that absolute security is guaranteed, and realistic success is 100% certain.

I await your urgent response. Send YOUR REPLY via Email to; rogerstephen1@outlook.com

Yours Sincerely,

MR. ROGER STEPHEN LANSDOWNE
Financial Controller: Rix Petroleum Scotland Ltd. UK
Telephone number: +44.7430.572949.
Reply To Email Address: rogerstephen1@outlook.com

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