419 scam: infoeconomicandfinancialcrimes111@yahoo.co.jp (no subject)

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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:

The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (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)
- "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
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.
- +447024085754 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- majorgenmohkenndy2010@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- sat, 23 oct 2010 18:31:33 gmt reply-to: from: 'major g (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: infoeconomicandfinancialcrimes111@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:55:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject:

by HZDFYD.com MailServer with ESMTP by
mail.xsedu.zj.cn Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:31:33 GMT
Reply-To: <majorgenmohkenndy2010@yahoo.co.jp>
From: "Major G Kenndy"<infoeconomicandfinancialcrimes111@yahoo.co.jp>
Subject: Good Day
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:31:30 -0700
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Hello 
  
I am MAJOR. GENMOH KENNDY, I am a British soldier attached to UN peace keeping force in Iraq, I Am the commanding officer of the First Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment, as you may know everyday, there are several cases of insurgents attacks and suicide bombs going on here. 
  
We managed to Move funds belonging to some demised persons who were attacked and killed through insurgent attacks. The total amount is US$8.4Million dollars in cash. We want to move this money to you, so That you may keep our share for us until when we shall come over to meet You. 
  
We will take 70%, my partner and I. You take 30%. No strings attached, Just help us move it out of Iraq, Iraq is a war zone. We plan on using Diplomatic courier and shipping the money out in two large metallic Boxes, using diplomatic immunity. 
  
If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you? When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick communication also your contact details. 
  
This business is risk free. The boxes can be shipped out in 48hrs to your door step. 
  
Reply via: <A href="http://uk.mc278.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=majorgenmohkenndy2010@yahoo.co.jp">majorgenmohkenndy2010@yahoo.co.jp</A> 
  
Thanks and God bless you, 
  
Respectfully, 
  
Major Genmoh Kenndy 
+447024085754</DIV>

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