419 scam: "Peterson owen Esq"<newsletters@muayborangear.com> Seeking for investment manager

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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:
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "Peterson owen Esq" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <petersonowen615@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 4 May 2021 16:10:18 +0300
Subject: Seeking for investment manager

Dear sir,

I am Peterson owen Esq. of a consulting firm based in London England. I am mandated by my client to seek for a liable company or individual for management and administration of funds.
My client is satisfied with your profile and He is willing to invest in your country under your management.
It is my client wish that you arrange a meeting in your country for further discussion and signing of business agreement/ MOU

He wish to invest in a complete new business, fund investment portfolio, Hotel, Real Estate, Housing, Industry ,to buy shares in an already existing business or any business that you may suggest, since you have better understanding of your business environment .
I AFFIRM THAT THE FUNDS IS DEVOID OF ANY DISPUTE OR CRIMINAL INCLINATIONS
If you are interested, please provide me with your private and mobile telephone number for more details.

I await your urgent reply.
Yours faithfully,
peterson owen Esq

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