419 scam: "LINKS HOUSE" <> LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

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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:
- "lagos" (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 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.
- linkshouse79@yahoo.co.uk (Yahoo, United Kingdom; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "LINKS HOUSE" <>
Reply-To: linkshouse79@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:24:28 -0800
Subject: LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to introduce our company Foo Links Ltd to your esteemed orga=
nisation. We are foremost shipping and logistics company based in Lagos , N=
igeria .
Our operations include but not limited to ship broking and freight consult=
ancy, security arrangements, chandling and general supply of lube oil, ifo=
and gas oil.
We also provide logistic support services to ensure smooth and prompt del=
ivery of your products to the final destination .
Furthermore,our service delivery is of highest standards as we focus on sw=
iftness and quality products to meet all international standards and specif=
ications .
Our prices are very competitive and we are available for negotiation and p=
rovision of soft credit facility which will be of mutual benefit to both pa=
rties.
We have vast experience in bunkering, security arrangements and protective=
agency of various vessels that has visited South Africa, Nigeria and other=
west African countries in the past and In addition, our team of seasoned =
experienced professional will always be available to strengthen our operat=
ions and meet your demand.
We will be very much obliged if you will offer us an opportunity to attend=
your good vessels visiting any part of Nigeria or west Africa inport and =
offshore at any given time as best service is guaranteed .
Thank you in anticipation of establishing a mutually beneficial relationsh=
ip.
For any inquiry, kindly contact the undersigned or the following phone / E=
-mail.
Sincerely yours
Mr. Felix O.
Operations =

Skype: felix2fine
Email: linkshouse79@yahoo.co.uk=20

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