419 scam: =?utf-8?q?=22Sam=20Okudzeto=20=26=20Associates=22?= <shop@spa-service.co.uk> BEQUEST

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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:
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "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)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "sam_okudzeto@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.

Fraud email example:

From: =?utf-8?q?=22Sam=20Okudzeto=20=26=20Associates=22?= <shop@spa-service.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:40:07 +0100
Subject: BEQUEST

Sam Okudzeto
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
Sena Chambers Mobil House, Liberia Road
Accra-Ghana.

Greetings,

My name is Sam Okudzeto, I wish to notify you again that you were
listed as a beneficiary to the total sum of USD$6,400,000.00 (Six
Million, Four Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only) in the
intent of the deceased (name now withheld since this is my second
notification to you). This may sound strange and unbelievable to you
but it is real and true. Being a widely traveled man, he must have
been in contact with you in the past or simply you were recommended to
him by one of his numerous Friends abroad who wished you good.

All the papers work required will be processed upon your acceptance to
proceed as I am prepared to accept 45%, 50% for you, while 5% will be
set aside for any out of pocket expenses that may occur during the
processing of this transaction, that is to say that any money spent
during the period of this transaction will be refunded once the fund
has been transferred into your nominated bank account. I request that
you kindly forward to me your letter of acceptance with the below
details via my private email: sam_Okudzeto@outlook.com

Full Name:-
Full Address:-
Tel No.:-
Private Email:-
Occupation:-
Date of Birth:-

Your prompt response is highly expected.

Yours sincerely,

Sam Okudzeto
Sam Okudzeto & Associates
Exclusive Phone: +233 260991525

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