419 scam: Dr Fred Harrison <barristermikeedward1@gmail.com> Payment

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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "certified bank draft" (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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- adams.joe53@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Fred Harrison <barristermikeedward1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: adamsjoe944@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:16:08 -0700
Subject: Payment

Hello My Dear & Sincere Partner,

How are you today? Please accept my apology for not contacting you
earlier before now due to my tight schedules. I am writing in regards
to a multi-million-dollar business proposal which we never concluded.
I am using this opportunity to inform you that the business has been
concluded with another person who financed it to a logical conclusion.
Thanks for your great effort to our unfinished transfer of funds into
your account due to some financial reasons. But I want to inform you
that I have successfully transferred the funds out of the bank to my
new partner's account in Australia who assisted me in this great
venture. However, due to your effort, sincerity, courage and
trustworthiness you showed during the course of the transaction I want
to show my gratitude to you with the sum of $1,950,000.00. Be informed
that I have left a Signed Certified Bank Draft with my Secretary for
you. This Bank Draft Values $1,950,000.00 only and is cashable in any
approved International Bank in the world.

As at the time I was leaving the country, he was the only one I could
trust with that kind of money, he is a very simple and understanding
man. I would like you to contact my secretary Mr. Joe Adams, for
immediate delivery of this Bank Draft because I have authorized him to
send it to you as soon as you contact him. At the moment, I am very
busy here in Australia for investment with my new partner. Please I
will like you to accept this little token with good faith as this is
from the bottom of my heart. Please get in touch with with Mr. Joe
Adams and comply with him, to enable him send you the Bank Draft
without any delay,

Contact my secretary with the details below.

Contact person: Mr. Joe Adams
Emails: { adams.joe53@aol.com }

Do not forget to send him your Full Name and your Delivery address,
including your valid Phone number. Thanks and God bless you and your
family, hope to hear from you again.

Yours Sincerely,
Dr Fred Harrison.

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