419 scam: "Mrs. Le Kim Hoa"<kimhoale1977@gmail.com> A Devoted Person

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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.
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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand u.s 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)
- "my names are " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i got your address from " (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
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.
- kimhoale1977@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- continue to guide and protect you. write back to me at: kimhoale1977@gmail.com kh_le2@yahoo.com kh_le3@yahoo.com remain blessed. mrs. le (Gmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- kh_le2@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Le Kim Hoa" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kh_le2@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 02:20:10 -0700
Subject: A Devoted Person

Dear Friend,
Greetings. My names are Le Kim Hoa from Republic of Vietnam. I am married to late Ha Minh Toan of blessed memory who was oil explorer in South Africa for ten years before he died in the January 20, 2009. We were married for eight years with a lovely daughter. My husband died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Since his death, I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband was alive he deposited the sum of $10.5million (Ten Million, Five Hundred thousand U.S Dollars) in Bank of East Asia Ltd. in Singapore. The money is deposited as Family Valuables/Treasure for security and family reasons. Recently, my doctor told me that I have less than three months to live due to my cancer problem, and this lead to a stroke attack which bother me most though because I cannot move any longer and my speech is affected as I can hardly speak clearly. Having known my condition I decided to entrust this fund to either a philanthropic organi
zation, or devoted individual, or
When the funds are transferred into your nominated account, 30% of the US$10.5million (US$3.150 million) goes to you to ensure that you are prepared for the task and huge responsibility ahead, 30% of the US$10.5million (US$3.150 million) will be transferred to me for my only daughters education and future, 30% of the US$10.5million (US$3.150 million) will be used in all sincerity to fund philanthropic organization, orphanages and widows, while the balance 10% of the US$10.5million (US$1.050 million) sent to me to at least prepare for my funeral and off-set my medical bills. I am taking this decision because I don't have any devoted relations. My late husband and I left Republic of Vietnam to South Africa eight years ago because both of our families did not approve our marriage; we are outcast to our families in Republic of Vietnam. I have not spoken to any member of my family for eight years. Also I cannot trust my late husband's friends whose behavior has left much to be
desired while I am ill and above
Since my health is retrogressing by the minute, you will have to send your Postal Address, Telephone and Fax Number and a little details about yourself, because I got your address from the internet after a thorough search. As soon as I receive this information from you I will make arrangement to prepare the authorization through an Attorney here in South Africa for you to get possession of the funds. As soon as I receive your reply I will ensure that the authorization is given to you by me. I am trusting my heart that you are the right person for this huge responsible. Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter bring you and your family good tiding while my dreams for my lovely daughter and to help humanity rest squarely on your shoulders. May the Almighty God continue to guide and protect you. Write back to me at:
kimhoale1977@gmail.com
kh_le2@yahoo.com
kh_le3@yahoo.com
Remain Blessed.
Mrs. Le Kim Hoa.

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