419 scam: Mr.Andre Yao <hismun@scischina.org> Pay No: RT233-2010DE

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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:
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
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.
- +447031968040 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- mr.andre_yao@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr.Andre Yao <hismun@scischina.org>
Reply-To: <mrdonbakk@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 06:13:39 -0700
Subject: Pay No: RT233-2010DE

UK Debt Management Office
Eastcheap Court
11 Philpot Lane
London
EC3M 8UD
United Kingdom
Our Ref: PC201780.ISS10884040

Re: Notification From U.K Debt Management Office

This is to inform you that we have recovered your unclaimed funds from a commercial Bank here in London.

The D.M.O recovered your funds via its ongoing intelligence verification exercise with counterparts in the United States, Homeland Security Investigations (formerly known as Immigration & Customs Enforcement),and the Internal Revenue Service -Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).

We strongly believe you must have been a victim of scam because the said fund was deposited in the account without beneficiary consent, under the British law, we are bound to return the said funds back to you because every account details states your name.

In line with this procedure, You will be required to Visit Our Office in London, Eastcheap Court 11 Philpot Lane London EC3M 8UD United Kingdom for your claim clarification.

You shall be required to come with Your International Passport or Drivers License as means of identification.

We can best process your complaint if we receive accurate and complete information from you. Therefore we request that you provide the following information when filing a complaint:

Your name
Your mailing address
Your telephone number
Scan I.D

Also Necessary Information like: the name, address, telephone number, and Web address, if available, of the individual or organization you believe defrauded you. Specific details on how, why, and when you believe you were defrauded. Any other relevant information you believe is necessary to support your complaint.

You are advise to Reply to my private Email address : mr.andre_yao@yahoo.com

Your urgent response will be highly appreciated.

Sincerely

Mr.Andre Yao
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone +447031968040

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