419 scam: "Mr. Sam OKUDZETO" <linna@perfectlogistics.net> FINAL NOTIFICATION

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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:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "liberia" (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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Sam OKUDZETO" <linna@perfectlogistics.net>
Reply-To: sokudzeto6@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:54:52 -0700
Subject: FINAL NOTIFICATION

OKUDZETO AND ASSOCIATES
LEGAL HEAD, OKUDZETO and Associates.
Sena Chambers, Total House, 3rd Floor,
Liberia Road, Accra - GHANA.

Good day to you,

Compliments of the season my dearest friend.

My name is Sam OKUDZETO (esq) From Ghana, I hope my message meets you in good health.

I wish to notify you (again) that you were listed as the beneficiary to a total sum in the intent of the deceased (late) Madame. M. Olivia.

I received a notification from the Central Bank (BANK OF GHANA H/Q) that the funds will be confiscated to Government's treasury account as un-claimed funds due to account in-activity for the past 14 Months since she passed away to glory (Natural Cardiac Arrest) at age 71, I have two weeks only to present a beneficiary in order to avoid this action. Please, I am in need of your support, for I cannot do this alone.

I am prepared to provide you with all the documents which might be required by the holding Bank to enable them release this inheritance funds to you. All the papers work required will be processed in your acceptance of my proposal.As I am prepared to offer you 45%, 45% for me, while 10% will be set aside for any expenses we invest into this business, that is to say that any money spent during the period of this business will be fully refunded once the funds has been transferred into your nominated bank account or any other safer means you prefer.

Upon your acceptance I request that you kindly forward to me your details as listed below.

Full Address:
Personal Number:
Contact E-mail:
Date you was born:

I will truly appreciate your response.

Yours sincerely,

Sam OKUDZETO(Esq)

NOTE: I AM NOT HERE TO WASTE YOUR TIME NEITHER SHOULD YOU WASTE MY TIME.

Thank you for your understanding

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