419 scam: "Kruglov Andrey" <investcontactuk@yahoo.co.uk> From Mr Kruglov Andrey

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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:
- "million 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)
- "offshore account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
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.
- +447045747223 (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.
- investaccessuk@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- and also reach me through my private e mail investaccessuk@aol.com,investcontactuk@aol.com,and you can look for more (Aol; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Kruglov Andrey" <investcontactuk@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: x44private@videobank.it
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 12:03:18 -0500
Subject: From Mr Kruglov Andrey

Hello,

In line with the recent international venture for profitable investment
haven being across the globe, I seek medium to increase my global and
domestic alliances via various services Including Mortgage Banking,Micro
Financing,Marine Sector,Real Estate Business,Oil and Gas,Lands,Stock
speculation and Mining,Transportation, Health sector and
tobacco,Communication Services,Agriculture Forestry & Fishing, and a host
of other profitable ventures.i actually got to know you through on the
internet and i have been looking forward to see such due to my
currentintentions to invest in your country in any of the profitable
business.

If you think you are good in any of the mentioned business sector,Kindly
Let me know Areas of your Interest With your assurance and Capability in
thearea of you specialized. I am ready to fund the Business with a total
sum of ($20,000.000.00) Twenthy Million United States Dollars transferred
through an Offshore Account overseas.If you think you have a solid
background and idea of making good profit in any of the mentioned
business sectors or any other business in your country, please write me
for possible business co-operation. More so, we are ready to facilitate
and fund any business that is capable of generating 18% annual return on
investment (AROI) Joint Venture partnership and Hard loan funding can
also be considered. i am ready and very intrested in buying your property
as quickly as you want, because i like it. currently iam still working in
a company as a member of the executives.

I'm trying to buy homes in and around your country like a business, to
fall again after my resignation. i would like to buy as many as i can.

There are many fraudulent activity in some businesses where many people
advertise what does not exist, but i'm optimistic that i am dealing with
the right person. Always remember: i'm not from your country and i do not
live there,but it is like millions of dollars investments have for its
vibrant economic drive. I would not mind partnering with you to do so.
I'll buy your property, but appreciate it if you can help me to learn
more.I am also interested in developing my private business interest as a
single investor, but my role will be silent, ie confidential. More so, Iam
ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating
18-27% annual return on investment Meanwhile, I am a Russian and every
purchase is a cash transaction, but presently iam now in London for
another business venture, you can as well call me with this +44-
7035936428 +44-7045747223 and also reach me through my private
e mail investaccessuk@aol.com,investcontactuk@aol.com,And you can look for
more information about me:

http://www.gazprom.com/eng/articles/article8869.shtml
http://www.gazprom.com/management/board/
http://www.gazprom.com/management/board/kruglov/

Thanks and wish you a good business relationship with you.

I look forward to hear from you
Mr Kruglov Andrey Vyachelavovich

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