419 scam: "Mr. Petterson David" <peterdavidson20@att.net> From: Mr. Petterson David.

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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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "observe utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Petterson David" <peterdavidson20@att.net>
Reply-To: petterson.david@ymail.com
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:01:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: From: Mr. Petterson David.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mr.Petterson David, Marketing Director, Fidelity International, Uk. I am contacting you in respect to a portfolio amounting to $15,500,000.00 USD deposited by a wealthy business tycoon, Mr. Alan Williams who died in a plane crash in Tanzania with his entire family.

Please visit the below website for details:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/tanzania/1501084/tycoon-dies-with-family-in-tanzania-safari-plane-crash.html

Mr. Alan Williams has since passed away. Unfortunately, the supposed next of kin, his wife was also killed in the crash. His investment is still under my control, unsuspecious and unnoticed. No one will ever lay claim to the funds he invested with us and all material documents and certificates relating to the funds is also in my possession, as I was his investment Manager.

I will like to seek your permission as a partner to stand as the next of kin to Mr. Williams, so that we can secure this money into our hands. The money will be paid into your account for us to share in the ratio of 60% for me and 35% for you and the balance of 5% will be responsible for the expenses that we may incure in the course of the transaction.

There is no risk, as all the paperwork for this project will be done by an attorney whom we shall appoint and with my position, the successful execution of this project is guaranteed. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me immediately.

Upon your response, I shall then provide you with further information and modalities that will help you understand the transaction.

You should observe utmost confidentiality and be rest assured that this project would be most profitable for both parties because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country.

Awaiting your urgent reply.

Regards.

Mr.Petterson David

www.fidelity.co.uk

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