419 scam: "Mr. Sebastian Lim" <maxwellrobert72@gmail.com> Legal Representative Is Needed 11

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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: "Mr. Sebastian Lim" <maxwellrobert72@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <netzdaqsdnbhdnetzdaqsdnbhd@yahoo.com.my>
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:43:52 +0100
Subject: Legal Representative Is Needed 11

NETZDAQ SDN BHD
ADDRESS: NO. 19G, GROUND FLOOR TAMAN SUBANG
PERDANA, SHAH ALAM SELANGOR, 40150,
MALAYSIA .
TELEPHONE: 60143343371
FAX:60-3-2178-4383

Attention Counsel,

Netzdaq Sdn Bhd is a manufacturing company with its head office in Selangor , Malaysia , with branches all over Asian continent. The management of Netzdaq Sdn Bhd. requires your legal representation for our American delinquent customers.

We are looking for a reputable attorney to represent us in America in order for us to recover monies due to our organization by overseas customers, and as well follow up with these accounts. In order to achieve these objectives a good and reputable law firm will be required to handle this service.

We understand that a proper Attorney client agreement must be entered into by both parties. Your consideration of our request is highly anticipated, and we look forward to your prompt response.

Yours Faithfully,

Mr. Sebastian Lim

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