419 scam: "JOHN LEWIS PLC" <info@johnlewisplc.co.uk> Partnership Proposal

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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.
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.
- +4402082534101

Fraud email example:

From: "JOHN LEWIS PLC" <info@johnlewisplc.co.uk>
Reply-To: patrick.lewis@johnlewispurchase.co.uk
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 01:44:56 +0000
Subject: Partnership Proposal

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Hi,

Located in the united kingdom, the famous brand John Lewis PLC, is UK's largest multi-channel retailer with over 45 shops furnished by European products. We are looking for new products to attract new customers and also retain our existing ones, create new partnerships with companies dealing with different kinds of goods.

Please send us your catalog through email to speed up and to learn more about your company's products and wholesale quote. We hope to be able to order with you and start long-term friendly, respectable and solid business partnership. We count on the reliability for both sides. We commit ourselves to a successful and professional processing for a good cooperation in all ranges.

Could you also send to us all information required to become one of your regular distributors in Europe and worldwide? Please, we would appreciate if you could send us your stock availability via email. We will also pleased to receive any offers or proposals from other product available and ready (Stocks and rates).

Payment: Our Payment Terms is within 15 days net in Europe and 30 days net in UK as we operate with all our suppliers.

Best Regards,

Patrick Lewis
Managing Director - ?Partnership Services Direct line:+44 (0) 7417526812 Fax : +44 02082534101

www.johnlewis.com [1]

REGISTERED OFFICE 171 VICTORIA STREET , LONDON SW1E 5NN COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 233462 VAT NO. GB232457280
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