419 scam: Morgan <jkufur@yahoo.com> Attn: Sir/Madam

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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:
- "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)
This email message is a next of kin 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.
- morganosley@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Morgan <jkufur@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <morganosley@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:38:57 +0100
Subject: Attn: Sir/Madam

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I am Mr Osley Morgan. I work with HSBC Bank Fairfield CT.

I hope that this goodwill message will meet you at your best
consideration so that you will give it a good thought and offer your
contribution for successful execution Between us.

Recently I was consulted by a US Hired Genealogist who is searching for
the close family relatives to the Late Holocaust survivor (Mr.Roman
Blum) and he asked me to conduct a standard process investigation
involving my Late Client who shares a similar name with
you, and also the circumstances surrounding the domiciled estate made
with our bank.

Important read on:
http://www.startribune.com/printarticle/?id=205034191

Our client (late) as the subject matter died intestate with no HEIRS
(NEXT OF KIN) to inherit this Funds valued at USD$40 Million Dollars.
The essence of this communication with you is that you kindly assist US
on three questions:

1-Are you aware of any relative/relation having the same surname, whose
great grand parents emigrated from your country a long time ago?

2-Are you aware of this investment with HSBC Bank of substantial value
made by such an individual?

3-Being the account/portfolio manager to the deceased would you be able
to receive this funds contrary to the above questions if we legally
present you to our bank, with our official capability, providing all
legal backup documentations beyond all reasonable doubt, to assume
status of a heir to the deceased as a relative, based on your
cooperation?

It is important that you inform me of your interest on this matter that
we may come to an understanding as a team to put an end to this inquiry
before the money will pass into the stateâ€™s coffers.

Do respond with the following details, So I can discuss better with you
and narrate to the Genealogist my motivator.

1. Name:.................
2. Phone Number:.............
3. Country:.......................

Name: Mr. Morgan Osley
Emai: morganosley@gmail.com

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