419 scam: "Paul Mark"<mrpaulmark.pm@gmail.com> HOW ARE YOUR

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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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Paul Mark" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrpaulmarkfill1@sify.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:40:08 -0700
Subject: HOW ARE YOUR

Dear,

I represent a business group in the Middle East and we are currently seeking means of expanding our investment interest in the following sectors: Banking, Real estate, Stock speculation, Mining, Transportation, Health, Tourism, Communication, Tobacco and just any sector that is lucrative for investment outside of Middle East. 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.

kindly reply for possible business co-operation. We are also ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI).JV partnership. We are open and available for project funding, loan finance at reasonable interest for long Term ONLY.

Reply and provide details, business interest and direct contact phone for further communication and procedures.

I look forward to your reply

Regards,

Mr. Paul Mark

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