419 scam: Mr Akim Johnson <mrakimjohnson71@gmail.com> Compensation From Mr Akim C. Johnson

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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:

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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "revjameslorko@yandex.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.

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Akim Johnson <mrakimjohnson71@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:25:54 +0100
Subject: Compensation From Mr Akim C. Johnson

Hello

I know that you will really be surprised that I have chosen to email
you once again. I'm happy to inform you about my success in getting
the transaction completed under the co-operation of a Chinese
National. Am pleased to inform you too that I am in Beijing, China
with my new partner as well we have started with our investment
project in China. Meanwhile, I didn't forget your past efforts and
attempts to assist me in the realization of this endeavour despite the
fact that it failed us because of your inability in believing in me.
Though I appreciated your time, efforts you invested to make this a
reality.

As well I thank you for keeping the transaction strictly personal to
yourself till date. When I can't get anymore mails from you, I was so
much afraid may be you have decided to inform the Bank that I was
collaborating with you to claim the money, but to God be the glory you
did not do that, so I am so much happy.

I want you to know that your strict compliance to confidentiality
required in this endeavour contributed to its success. In the light of
the above, I want to show you my little appreciation by compensation
you with ($500,000,00 us dollars) Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars for keeping this strictly to yourself till date to prove to
you that there are still decent and honest men who keep to their
words. Please Contact Rev. James Lorko; He is the Rev Father in-charge
of North Dame Parish in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, he will send a
Certified Bank Draft of ($500, 000, 00 us dollars) Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars to you immediately. I have already
authorized him to release the Bank Draft to you at any time you
contact him. At the moment, I'm very busy with our investment
projects, which I have with my new partner at hand. Contact him on the
below email.

Contact: Rev. Father James Lorko
North Dame Parish in Cotonou
Benin Republic,
His email address: ( revjameslorko@yandex.com )

Please send him alone with you you're full Name, ID card/passport
copy, Telephone number, your correct mailing/street address where you
want him to send the Bank Draft to you. And do let me know immediately
you receive the Bank draft. Thanks and God bless you and your family.

Best Regards
Mr Akim Johnson

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