419 scam: Debt Reconciliation Agency <test@sspm.cn> RE: FUNDS RELEASE ORDER OF US$5,000,000:00

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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:
- ",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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Debt Reconciliation Agency <test@sspm.cn>
Reply-To: "Dr. Michael Bruno" <michaelbruno3@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 07:28:11 +0800 (CST)
Subject: RE: FUNDS RELEASE ORDER OF US$5,000,000:00

Debt Reconciliation Agency
26 Denmark St Fraserburgh
Abberdingshire AB43 9EY UK
Ref: DBUKNNKIX

Attn: Beneficiary,

RE: FUNDS RELEASE ORDER OF US$5,000,000:00

I want to inform you that the British Government/UN have authorized this office to carry out the release of all pending fund belonging to foreign beneficiaries of which your name is among the list. All payments had to be program through Switzerland or our Account Broker in the United States of America depending on the beneficiaryâ€™s desire.

For us to effectively carry out the process; you are urge to re-confirm your below information to enable us commence the release process. This payment is as a result of all Inheritance/Contractual/Lottery pending claim

1. Full Names:
2. Your full address:
3. Sex:
4. Age:
5. Your House Telephone #:
6. Your Mobile Phone #:
7. Your Occupation:
8. Your Country's Origin:

Once I receive this eight above required information needed I will use open a file for you for release process.

Here is your Payment Reference No. BUKUNPXXX06758 and your approved amount is US$5,000,000.000

Thanks,

Dr. Michael Bruno
Director Debt Reconciliation Agency
London United Kingdom

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