419 scam: "REV. JOHN TIMOTHY" <asif_2uk@yahoo.com> TAKE MY ADVISE:::::::::

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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 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)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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.
- rev.johntimothy@yahoo.com.tw (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "REV. JOHN TIMOTHY" <asif_2uk@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: rev.johntimothy@yahoo.com.tw
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:08:50 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: TAKE MY ADVISE:::::::::

Christ The King Roman Catholic Church
#78 Queens Drive, Liverpool,
Merseyside L15 6YQ London England.
Official church website: www.ctkandol.org/

Date: 17/8/2012

Sir/Madam

>From Rev. Father John Timothy.

I am Reverend John Timothy a citizen of Campania in Italy, am 42 years old and God fearing person, but due to my faithful Work in the Lord. I was invited to a Conference in Europe (London England) for R.C.C.S (2012 Roman Catholic Conference Seminar/Programme) for 4 months. This Programme was sponsored by Roman Catholic Churches all over the world to help the MOTHERLESS BABIES HOMES, LESS PRIVILEGE, ORPHANAGE HOME CENTRE.

The total Sum of ($50 Million Dollars) was map out from Roman Catholic Churches world wide to share amongst the Roman Churches in the world for Humanitarian work of God, But since we are unable to contact some Roman Catholic Churches through E-mail and telephones or Official church addresses, We decided to publish the Letter in the (Internet) to other (Private Individuals, Churches, Company, Office's and Organization) Etc. Who is Capable, Trust worthy and God fearing person who can assist to receive the Fund in the name of the Church in your Country/Region.

After Due consultation meeting with the Roman Catholic Council of priest in ROME and VATICAN CITY your country have been approve to receive the sum of ($2.5 Million Dollars) Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars Only, in the Number File ofÂ 00/929/11 of your country. And every necessary arrangement have been made regarding on the Transfer of the money to you as Representative of your Country. Please don't ignore this "Letter" because of your Religion or Believe, Because we are all serving the same Almighty God.

Fill your personal informationâ€™s to me such as:

Your Full Name:
Your Address And Country:
Your Sex:
Your Age:
Your Occupation:
Your Cell phone Number:

As soon as i received your reply, i will direct you to the step of receiving this fund into your bank account. Kindly reply to my private e-mail address for more information: (rev.johntimothy@yahoo.com.tw)

Your Faithfully,
Rev. Father John Timothy
General Co-ordinator
(Roman Catholic Conference Seminar 2012).

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