419 scam: "Li Ka Shing Foundation (HK)" <info@mail.com.hk> You Are Welcome On board

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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)
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- antonbruce52@hotmail.co.uk (Hotmail, United Kingdom; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Li Ka Shing Foundation (HK)" <info@mail.com.hk>
Reply-To: likashing.foundation114@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 19:54:16 -0300 (BRT)
Subject: You Are Welcome On board

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are a non-profit organization located in Hong Kong, our sole aim is to provide
support for persons(especially children) afflicted with diseases, like Multiple
Sclerosis, Cancer, Parkinson Disease, Down Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, etc. We also sponsor
medical probes/researches to find possible cure for these ailments. We are currently
sourcing for Overseas Strategic Liaison Partners/Members, who under instructions
from the Management of Li Ka Shing Foundation will co-ordinate Charity Donations and
Projects being undertaken by us within their designated locations in North America
and Europe.

This does not require any specific qualifications and will not interfere with your
present job or engagements. You are not just going to be helping afflicted children
in need, but you are also going to get a reasonable token for any project or/and
donation you facilitate as well as become our member. You shall enjoy immediate
Provisional Membership and Co-ordinate Donations and Projects on our behalf for an
initial period of; 3months, subject to further review and extension. You will not be
required to make any kind of financial commitment or source for donors at anytime.
We already have a list of donors, whose donations/projects you are expected to
co-ordinates if they fall within your designated region.

This call has become imperative due to the huge success and donations we recorded in
North America and Europe in our recent workshop held in December 2010. Just that the
language and time difference between us and the West, amongst others are posing huge
limitations and challenges to our collective interest. It will be best for us to
have stationed members in every region to keep intouch with our donors in that
region in real time, hence you are being called upon. You are expected to commence
immediately upon receipt of your positive response.

Please indicate your interest by providing your names and contact information, to
our Foreign Resources Officer/Member, Anton Bruce [ antonbruce52@hotmail.co.uk] in
London, United Kingdom for finalization:

Yours sincerely,

Ms. Sue Jo Wong
For: Li Ka Shing Foundation (HK)

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