419 scam: "Donald L. Kohn" <drharrisonkuti1@gmail.com> Register Code ::( CODE 7232)

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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:
- "processing fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "accountproccessingdept@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348067242303 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- 234770909

Fraud email example:

From: "Donald L. Kohn" <drharrisonkuti1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: accountproccessingdept@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:03:12 +0100
Subject: Register Code ::( CODE 7232)

Attention: Sir/Madam

Be informed that all the fees you are supposed to pay before receiving your
contract /Inheritance fund have been waived off. You are to contact Mr.
Philip Butler Email: accountproccessingdept@outlook.com or call him on
(+234)806-724-2303. only for your (Processing Fee) and he will transfer
your contract fund to you immediately. No other charges except the
Processing Fee. Your PASSCODE is: xxxxxxxxxx( Fund Transfer confirmation
same day).Listen you are free to make your inquiries regarding to transfer
with any licensed and reliable authorities but do not make your inquiries
with any individual or unlicensed parastastals to avoid giving out Mr.
Philip Butler contacts information to fraudsters, Your Payment will be
through Electronic Telegraphic Transfer This is newly introduced system of
payment by the Federal Reserve Bank to avoid experiences of incessant
Fraud,illegal extortion of money from Contractors and to enhance
transparency.This will also help you not to be deceived by any person
telling you that your funds will be delivered to you at your doorstep
through a diplomatic courier company.This has been widely warned in the
internet but people are still falling victim.

WHEN YOUR FUND IS TRANSMITTED, Mr. Philip Butler WILL INFORM YOU AND YOU
APPLY THE PASSCODE AS DIRECTED AND INSTANTLY, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CREDITED
AND YOU MOVE TO YOUR BANK. You will only apply the passcode when you have
paid your processing fee because for now, it is still invalid until your
fund is transmitted.

If you pay your processing fee your passcode will be authenticated and gets
valid thereby transmitting your funds to the newly introduced system of
payment by the Federal Reserve Bank and you can then make the transfer by
yourself using the guideline.

You can try the guideline as an instance,* With your digital telephone dial
our bank access code: 234770909 it will request your Bank Account number
press #, at a voice prompt enter your passcode and press # and you will be
credited. (This will automatically work if your passcode is valid) BUT TRY
IT NOW AND NOTE THAT PASSCODE IS STILL INVALID.This is very simple just
contact Mr. Philip Butler and make sure you keep your passcode secret to
avoid interception.

Contact me if there is any delay from the so called gentleman incharge.
Note that, the processing fee is must and very important, so take note of
that.

Any other contact or payment you make apart from the processing fee is at
your own risk.Note that when contacting Mr. Philip Butler you are advised
to provide the informations below:

Full Name:
Address:
Valid Telephone Number: MUST!!
Bank Name

Be informed that so many unauthorized individuals do parade themselves as
our officials and impose bogus bills on our contractors with their
syndicates home and abroad. Take precautionary measure henceforth. You have
been notified.Note that you only charged for the Processing fees so if you
know that you are not going to send the money for the processing fee please
don't respond to this e-mail and the Fund is not for you.The only fee you
will pay to confirm your fund in your account which covers every other
fees,is the Processing Fee OF $57.00.you have no other payment to make
except the Processing Fee.This must be paid directly to Mr. Philip Butler
office for the procurement and endorsement of all your fund
approval/release documents.

NOTE: We have asked for the above Processing Fee to make available the most
complete and up-to date records possible.immediately Contact Mr. Philip
Butler via E-mail for instructions on how to send the $57.any other contact
or payment you make apart from the Processing Fee is at your own risk. WE
will like your respond to this call to avoid any further delaying. Do not
be afraid for the fee, it will be credited back into your account after
confirmation.

When replying this mail, include your position and address so that we can
register it here.

Yours faithfully,
Please call. for more information.
We are waiting, Have a nice day.

Best Regards
Vice Chairman Donald L. Kohn
For Federal Reserve System

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