419 scam: DAVID GARDLIK <amclancy@mariposa.k12.ca.us> I NEED YOUR CONFIRMATION FOR A DEPOSIT

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: DAVID GARDLIK <amclancy@mariposa.k12.ca.us>
Reply-To: <dkengel7@netzero.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2015 03:03:47 -0500
Subject: I NEED YOUR CONFIRMATION FOR A DEPOSIT

Hello,

My company just rounded up a contract in Dubai, UAE and I am about to be paid a second and full installment of $16 Million. I am in search of a foreign company/partner in the United States to assist me in moving these funds for Investment in the USA. We could set up a Joint Venture based on percentage, or you may wish to get a commission for your services. I am offering 20% of the total sum to you.

I am resorting to this option as opposed to transferring the funds myself because the IRS will charge me very high fees and I would have to pay a very high-rate Income Tax as a foreigner thus I have decided to waive it by getting a third-party to assist me in this, with advice from my attorney.

Upon your response, I will furnish you with more information and with the aid of my lawyer we should proceed with legal paperwork and the proper procedure.

Please reply me to confirm your interest in partnering with me on this project and I would provide my direct contact phone number for easier communication.

Yours Sincerely,

David Gardlik.

Gardlik Construction Co.

MD/CEO

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