419 scam: pkk_wa1 <pkk_wa1@yeah.net> RE

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million 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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
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.
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.
- +22896147755 (Togo, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- barrlewis.martins@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: pkk_wa1 <pkk_wa1@yeah.net>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 00:57:12 +0800 (CST)
Subject: RE

Good day,

I have emailed you earlier without a response.In my first email I mentioned about my late client( origin of with hold ) his relatives I did not get in touch with any one them after all inquiries made. But both of you have the same last name so it will be very easier for us to secure this whole funds outside of my country.

I am compelled to do this because I would not want the bank to push my late client's funds $1.5 million dollars into their bank suspense account as unclaimed inheritance.I will give you all info about deal the moment i receive your acceptance letter with your data also. my full info will be giving to you as well.also we shall use 20% for orphanage homes right there in your country.

His residence american address is as followed : 1495 W. Longview Ave, Suite 108,Mansfield, OH 44900,home phone :+1 614 774-55449. ) he was born in germany, living in america,he was a gold & oil business merchandise here in Togo,Lome.I have tried this information but noone responded back to me.

If you are interested you do let me know please.

Barrister.Lewis martins.
Email:barrlewis.martins@gmail.com
my skype id :( gtc.gtc4 )
Tel: +228 96 14 77 55.

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