419 scam: "Mr. James Donald" <da989kif@yahoo.co.jp> Letter of Intent. 2

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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!

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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.
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.
- kev747whel@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. James Donald" <da989kif@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: kev747wheel@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:00:34 +0100
Subject: Letter of Intent. 2

Re: Compliments, Confidential Request.

Attn: Sir/ Madam,

I crave your indulgence for the unsolicited nature of this letter, but it was
borne out of desperation and current development, Please bear with me.
I am Mr.
James Donald a business consultant,private business and financial
consultant to
the former Managing Director of Africa Petroleum Nigeria (Plc),Late
Mr.Aliyu Gana.

Late Mr.Aliyu Gana, having handed over to his successor,mandated me to
seek for
a foreign partner who can help on transferring of fund out and also advice on
possible investment before his death.

I humbly ask for your assistance independetently in securing of this fund
{US$17.1M} into your company's account or private account to avoid been seized
or confiscated by the finance firm and you will be gladly compensate with 30%
after the deal is done. Presently, the fund in question is been concealed with
Finance Firm.

I want to bring to your notice that a special arrangement has been made for
the smooth conclusion of this transfer which the full details will be given to
you as soon as you signify interest in partnership with me to finalize
the deal..

Indicate your interest by responding through my private email address:
kev747whel@yahoo.co.jp

Waiting to hear your quick response.

Yours truly,
Mr. James Donald
Email: kev747whel@yahoo.co.jp

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