419 scam: "Sales02" <mail@deccatank.co.uk> New Inquiry

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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)
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.
- +6625077825 (Thailand, probably a mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Sales02" <mail@deccatank.co.uk>
Reply-To: <sales02@mind-ray.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2024 17:34:22 -0800
Subject: New Inquiry

Dear Sir/Ma,
Happy new year to you and your company.
Am interested in buying some of your products,
i will like you to get back to me with some of this descriptions below.
1. I would like to have a copy of your catalogue
2. Do you have a list of the hot-selling products
3. Are you manufacturer?
4. Do they have MOQ requirements?
Thank you in advance for your time and attention, and I look forward to your kind reply.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information from me.
Await your reply

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Qira Zarja / Sales Assistant

MINDRAY INTERNATIONAL Co.,Ltd.

Zip code 10140

32, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand

Overseas Sales Dept.

Tel : +66-2-50 778 25

Fax : +66-2-50 777 25

Direct : +66 (2)70 477 97

Mobile : +66 2 50 633 65

Anti-fraud resources:

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