419 scam: Dr George Berge <mr_berge45@yahoo.com.hk> Propuesta de negocios/Greetings

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Dr George Berge <mr_berge45@yahoo.com.hk>
Reply-To: mr_berge4455@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 16:25:53 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: Propuesta de negocios/Greetings

Estimado Señor / Señora,

Mi nombre es George Berge.k, yo soy el Auditor General y Administrador de equipo aquí en nuestro Banco (Banco Lloyds TSB de Londres). Sólo he escrito para solicitar su indulgencia y la asistencia.
Deseo hacer una transferencia por un importe enorme de la base de 15,000,000.00 (B. quince millones de libras esterlinas) del difunto Sr. John Hughes del banco, murió hace mucho tiempo (en los registros), hasta ahora, la cuenta se mantuvo inactivo. Yo propongo hacer esta transferencia a una cuenta bancaria designada de su elección. Así, por su indulgencia y el apoyo, les propongo una oferta de 25% de la cantidad total a ser suya después de la transferencia ha concluido con éxito.

Su nombre completo y número de teléfono / fax es necesario en primer lugar. La amabilidad de contestar me indicando su interés, y voy a presentar a usted los detalles y el procedimiento necesario con los que hacer la transferencia progreso. Estoy esperando ansiosamente su respuesta.
Mi información se le dará a usted en mi próxima mail. Reply mí inmediatamente. VIA: mr_berge002@msn.com

Gracias y que Dios los bendiga.
Saludos y respeto.
George Berge.

Translated In English Language:

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is George Berge. K, I am the Auditor General and computer manager here in our Bank (Lloyds Bank TSB London).I have only written to seek your indulgence and assistance.
I wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount of base 15,000,000.00{Fifteen Million B. Pounds Sterling} of Late Mr. John Hughes out of the bank, he died a long time ago(on records),till now the account remained dormant. I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank account of your choice. Thus, for your indulgence and support, I propose an offer of 25% of the total amount to be yours after the transfer has been successfully concluded.

Your full name and phone number/fax is needed in the first place. Kindly reply me stating your interest, and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary procedure with which to make the transfer progress. I am anxiously awaiting your response.
My Information will be given to you in my next mail.
Reply me immediately. VIA: mr_berge002@msn.com

Thanks and God bless you.
Regards and Respect.
George Berge.

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