419 scam: Noah Taylor <n-tt111@msn.com> JOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "international court of justice" (not involved with lotteries)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million united states 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)
- "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned 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.
- +447700089407
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.
- mr_noahta01@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Noah Taylor <n-tt111@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mr_noahta02@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:07:32 +0000
Subject: JOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

JOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP From: Mr. Noah Taylor. Tel: +44 77 000 89407 Email ( mr_noahta01@hotmail.com ) Dear Sir / Madam,
How are you and your family? Hope you are fine. I am quite aware that this letter of offer may astonish you as it comes from unfamiliar person. However it is all about going into joint business relationship with you.
In brief, I am Noah Taylor, the Son of former Liberia leader Charles Taylor who is now undergoing trail at International Court of Justice holding in Hague Netherlands on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. I am the fourth son and the first son from the second wife. My half brothers being the elder sons and of course from the first wife have hi-jacked all our fathers properties and investment abandoning my siblings and I.
These guys are much older and have come of age during the reign of our father and eventually many properties were bought on their names, they knew our fathers secrets and right now enjoying all that belongs to all.
Recently, I managed to visit our father in the prison through his personal lawyer and had an opportunity to explained what was happening since his apprehension , For the first time I saw my father weep , it was very touchy .
He spoke to his lawyer and instruct him what to do, later, the lawyer handed me documents which he said containing a deeds of lodgment. (Box of money) in a security company somewhere in Europe, He cautioned me not to spend the money only to find a good person I will invest this money with for security reasons.
I have since then visited the security company with the documents and they confirmed everything on my favor and we are ready to release upon my request. I have all trust in you as our father’s instructions briefly and it is indeed a wonderful to invest with you. Time couldn’t permit me to stay longer and I decided to write and solicit for your assistance to help us invest this money in your country. The money in question is about US$8,000.000.00(Eight Million United States dollars).
I am now back to Europe to conclude the logistics of getting the money down to you. Please if you are interested contact me via my Private telephone Tel: +44 77 000 89407 or email: ( mr_noahta01@hotmail.com ) so that we can discuss the commission that will be suitable for you for your assistance and as well discuss on the modalities of conveying the box to you. Most importantly keep this transaction very secrets.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours Faithfully
Mr. Noah Taylor

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