419 scam: "Mr. Robert S, Dewar" <maryhansen1118@yahoo.com> BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONnvestment Company Saudi PŒë¸"

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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:
- "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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "bhc_robertoff2@live.co.uk" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +22998928266 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Robert S, Dewar" <maryhansen1118@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: bhc_robertoff2@live.co.uk
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:02:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Benin Republic.
TEL: +229-98-928-266
E-mail: (bhc_robertoff2@live.co.uk)

ATTENTION
The BRITISH High Commission once more apologize for all the harms those scammer might have caused You and i will advise you to act fast on this process so that we can proceed immediately with the delivery of your scam recompensation payment,as i am here to assist and direct you on how to receive your parcel immediately and will advise that you get back to us with the below informations as it will help us proceed with your delivery.

Your full name;..............
Mailing address..............
Direct mobile number;....................
Age;
country;...
occupation;.....

as soon as these information is provided shall we proceed with the delivery transactions.
Meanwhile, the ems courier company agent will deliver to your mailing address in less than 24 hour and all we need is to ensure easy and fast delivery, mind you that your atm card contains the sum of $800,000.00usd and you are advised on the miximium withdrawal per day is $4000, to avoild having problem while making withdrawals,also tell me if you have an atm machine in your area, and remember to indicate if you have an existing account with the EMS COURIER SERVICE so that we can advise you ahead okay, i will await your urgent response, do have a nice day.

Yours in Service,

Mr. Robert S, Dewar
CONSULER,
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS
BENIN REPUBLIC

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