419 scam: davidkenmir1@mail.kz Status of your overdue payment

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: davidkenmir1@mail.kz
Reply-To: davi_kenmir@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:37:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Status of your overdue payment

FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS
United Kingdom.
Telephone: 00(44)-703-598-0896,703-597-8642
Fax: 00(44)-870-137-6716.
www.fsa.gov.uk

Sir,

Due to complications faced by beneficiaries in the hands of impostors as a result of email communications, the authorities concerned(Apex Bank, United Nations, World Bank), in conjunction with Financial Services Authority(FSA),London have decided that the sum of Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States dollars being part of your payment be brought to your door step with the aid of Diplomatic Cash Delivery System.

Statistics proved that 50% of these impostors originate from Africa(Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, etc.),20% from Europe(United Kingdom,Spain,Holland,etc), 10% from Asia(Malaysia,China,India,etc)and the rest from various countries.

Therefore, you are highly advised to stop further communication with any Financial Institutions, Affiliates, Agencies, officials, Attorneys, and/or individuals that may claim to have power over the release of your funds.
Be informed that all the arrangements have been put in place and the Diplomats shall depart following your reconfirmation of the information below:

1. FULL NAMES:
2. PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
3. MOBILE AND HOME PHONE NUMBERS:
4. A SCANNED OR FAXED COPY OF YOUR IDENTITY.
5. NAME OF NEAREST AIRPORT TO YOUR CITY:

We appologize for the delay and your experiences with impostors in your efforts to claim your funds. We promise that such things will not repeat, as a concrete measure has been devised.

Yours faithfully,
David Kenmir,
Director,Head office, Financial Services Authority,London,
United Kingdom

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