419 scam: "Michael Stewart"<ASWEC4345@yahoo.co.jp> Please Get Back To Me

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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:
- "million united state 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)
- ",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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447452272783

Fraud email example:

From: "Michael Stewart" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <michaelstewarteze@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 May 2019 05:23:47 -0700
Subject: Please Get Back To Me

Attention,

I represent potential investor who propose investing his funds through a reliable proxy. We believe that in order for this transaction to be successful, my interests must be aligned with an individual/firm I can trust with a reputable character and integrity, with that in mind, I have designed a compensation structure that allows all parties to benefit from future success in an equitable way.

Investor Offer Amount: $65,000,000:00 (Sixty Five Million United State Dollars only)
This Transaction is of the highest priority for us, and we are prepared to proceed as quickly as possible. I believe we can expeditiously complete our due diligence within 72 Hours, if our Proposal is accepted. This non-binding indication of interest is confidential and may not be disclosed other than to you. Given the importance of timing, I request your consent. Your Telephone Number and Physical Address.

I wait for your quick response.

Very Yours Truly,
Michael Stewart
Mobile: +447452272783
Whatsapp: +447452272783

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