419 scam: "Clive Adolph"<loadlonger@yahoo.co.uk> INFORMATION!!!

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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:
- "million pounds" (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)
- "million british pounds" (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 next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Clive Adolph" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <loadlonger@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:19:37 -0700
Subject: INFORMATION!!!

Hello,

I am Mr. Adolph Clive. I am a Banker. A deceased Customer of mine Late
client Engineer Christian Eich, a German who Ran carmaker BMW's museum
unfortunately lost his life,including his wife and two children in the
plane crash (Flight AF4590) which crashed on July 31st 2000 killing
all 109 people on board. Details About The Plane Crash .

Visit The WebSite Below: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm

This is an urgent issue because your response and cooperation will
facilitate the release of the funds left behind by my late client before it is
confiscated or declared unserviceable by our bank where this deposit
valued (Eighty Million British Pounds Sterling ) 8 million Pounds
is lodged for the past 10 years since the death of my client.

The Bank recently issued me a notice to provide the next of kin
or them we have his Account confiscated within the next twenty one official working days.

Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives, I seek the
consent to present you as the next of kin to late ( Engineer Christian Eich ), so
that the Bank will effect the transfer to your Account in your name.

My proposition to you is to seek your consent and approval as the Heir and
beneficiary of my late client, so that the proceeds of this account can be
paid to you. All I require is your approval and cooperation.

I look forward to your quick reply.

Best regards,
Mr. Adolph Clive

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