419 scam: "WONG HOONG & ASSOCIATES"<gina@zjip.com> INFORMATION/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:
- "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)
- "00,000.00" (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: "WONG HOONG & ASSOCIATES" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <wonghoongassosiates@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:23:06 +0200
Subject: INFORMATION/NOTIFICATION

Attention Sir/Madam,

My name is Mr.Wong Hoong.I am a financial consultant based in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.I deal with both Local and International financial affairs for the Government,private and public personnel concerning unclaimed fund,assets, stocks, bonds, dormant savings account, security deposits, inheritance and Investment analysis.I also work for the world,united nations and the International Monetary Fund(IMF) regarding unclaimed fund here in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.

I have been contacted by the International Monetary Fund(IMF) and the world bank to act on your behalf regarding a notification received from a Safe Deposit Security Company in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.Which specializes in hold funds for bank,public,private individual,sweepstake companies and other financial institutions.

According to record,the Safe Deposit Security Company is currently holding for you, funds valued at One Million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($1,800,000.00)I have carried out all the necessary verification and security protocols and has confirmed that you are true beneficiary of this fund and are eligible to receive the fund.

Due to International financial Law barriers,you are not allowed to deal directly with the Safe Deposit Security Company without seeking an assistance of a qualified government accredited Financial Consultant here in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia to represent and assist you with the claim of this fund and to also supervise your dealings with the safe deposit security company.Which is the main reason why I have been appointed to act on your behalf regarding this issue.

In pursuant to this,You are requested to supply us me with the information below for cross-referencing.I assure you of all the necessary support and assistance you require to towards actualizing this.More details will be giving to you as soon as I receive the below stated information from you.

Your Full Contact Name:
Your Full Contact Address:
Your Direct Contact Telephone Number and Fax Number:

Your Sincerely,

Mr.Wong Hoong
Director Wong Hoong Associates.

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