419 scam: "Thaung Lin Yan" <linyan@weigusteelco.com> Hello

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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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "you will be entitled to 30%" (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)
- "my names are " (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Thaung Lin Yan" <linyan@weigusteelco.com>
Reply-To: c.linyan@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 07:44:02 +0100
Subject: Hello

Good day,

My Names are Thaung Lin Yan a Canadian citizen based in Asia and an account officer Manager for Wei Gu Steel company for 23 years. Wei Gu Steel deals on Manufacturing of various steel in Hong Kong and we also have a sales office in China. I am in need of a trust worthy person that can help me move funds in the tune of $250,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Million USD). Our company will be folding up very soon and I need to move the above mentioned funds out of the companies account to a secured bank. This is 150% risk free and you will be entitled to 30% of the total funds upon completion. If interested please get back to me stating so for more details. Also provide me with the details below asap.

1. Full Names
2. Address
3. Country
4. Age
5. Telephone Numbers
6. Occupation

Please note only serious individuals needed.

Yours Sincerely.
Thaung Lin Yan

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Guten Tag,

Meine Namen sind Thaung Lin Yan kanadischer Staatsbürger in Asien und ein Kundenbetreuer Manager für Wei Gu Stahlunternehmen seit 23 Jahren. Wei Gu Stahl Angebote für Herstellung von verschiedenen Stahl in Hong Kong und wir haben auch ein Verkaufsbüro in China. Ich bin in der Notwendigkeit einer Vertrauens würdig Person, die mir helfen Fonds bewegen sich in der Höhe von $ 250.000.000,00 (zweihundertundfünfzig Millionen USD). Unser Unternehmen wird sich sehr bald Falten und ich brauche, um die oben genannten Mittel aus dem Unternehmen entfallen auf eine gesicherte Bank bewegen. Das ist 150% risikofrei und Sie werden zu 30% der Gesamtmittel nach Abschluss berechtigt. Bei Interesse bitte zurück zu mir Angabe so für weitere Details. Geben Sie mir auch mit den Details weiter unten so schnell wie möglich.

1. Volle Namen
2. Adresse
3. Land
4. Alter
5. Telefonnummern
6. Beruf

Bitte beachten Sie nur seriöse Personen benötigt.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen.
Thaung Lin Yan

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