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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 us 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)
- "barr." (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.
Fraud email example:
From: "Kim Chambers and Solicitors " <poseopkim@gmail.com>
Reply-To: barr.poseopkim@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:03:26 +0100
Subject: Investment proposal.
Good Day.
I pray this message meet you in peace. My name is Barr. Poseop Kim, an Inv=
estment Attorney, I am writing you on behalf of Mr. Chen Shui-Bian. Mr. Che=
n Shui-Bian is one time president of the Republic of China and has been in =
custody for for some period of time. He want's to relocate some of his fund=
s from China into your country for the investment purposes for a period of =
Six (6) years and this transaction must not be tied to him and NO PHONE COM=
MUNICATION during the period of this transaction. This is where I come in a=
s his attorney to stand as the middle man between you and my client and see=
that that this transaction is excuted without hitch.
My client Mr. Chen Shui-Bian has presented a subtle offer for a partner li=
ke you to complete successfully. Mr. Chen Shui-Bian is in a difficult situa=
tion and he must immediately relocate certain sums of money out and this mu=
st be done in such a way that must not be tied to Mr. Chen.
The money is currently deposited with Citi Standard Bank, which details wi=
ll be disclosed to you upon your willingness to assist my client. Your role=
will be to:
[1]. Act as the original beneficiary of the funds.
[2]. Receive the funds into a business/private bank account.
[3]. Invest/Manage the funds outside of China.
[4]. Value of funds: $65 Million US Dollars.
All legal documentation will be done in your name to ensure the rights to =
the funds are transferred to you. If you agree to partner with Mr. Chen's b=
usiness proposal offer, you will be compensated with 15% of the total sum a=
nd also 5% for any expenses incured by you during the process of the transa=
ction.
Should you prefer I re-contact you with more express facts, you can send m=
e the following information's for the processing of all legal documentation=
(s):
[1] Full Names:
[2] Full personal contact address.
[3] Telephone Numbers (mobile and office numbers).
[4] Scan copy of your valid ID.
[5]. Intended investment.
I will guide and work you through the process.
For Mr. Chen Shui-Bian's current profile visit this site: www.taipeitimes.=
com/News/front/archives/2013/06/04/2003563916
Sincerely,
Barr. Poseop Kim.
Investment Attorney
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