419 scam: "Mr Rik ParkHill"<mr.rikparkhill@marylong.co.nz> Re: I need your understanding

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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:
- "account opening" (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. )
- "transfer into your 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)
- "million us 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Rik ParkHill" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.rikparkhill@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 06:32:04 +0430
Subject: Re: I need your understanding

Dear Sir,

My Name is MR.RIK PARK HILL, i am the Executive Director of the Bank (CIBC FIRST CARIBBEAN BANK CAYMAN ISLAND). I want to bring to your notice an important business proposal that we can enter into a serious union together and execute this important deal together. I have the sum of Five hundred Million US Dollars that I would like to transfer into your account and invest in your country if possible in any lucrative business that will be very profitable.

I made this money (US$500,000,000.00) out of my branch office excess profit for the 2009 fiscal year. I deposited the said fund in Non-Resident/Escrow call account with non-exiting name in 18th October 2010, this will make it easy for me to put your name as the depositor. I choose you because I cannot be directly involved for I am still working with the bank as the CEO, I hope you can understand my situation and assist me to receive and invest this money properly as this is my only hope after retirement. You will get 40% of the total fund as commission for your co-operation while 60% will be for me.

This is 100% risk free because Cayman Islands bank account Benefits Transparency - Best Services, NO Taxes for foreigners, Personalized account manager,24/7 Internet banking and payments, Send -/receive funds by international wire, IBAN and SWIFT -/BIC payments, NO personal visit to Cayman Islands required, Multicurrency account management, Approval guaranteed! Cayman Islands bank account, with no direct taxation, The Cayman Islands are a thriving offshore financial center. The Cayman Islands offers a full range of financial services and products, including: asset management and protection; commercial banking, company formation, investment management; fund administration; private banking; maritime registry & support services. Account opening by mail quick and easy! Save time and money, the bank account can be opened by mail or correspondence. Reliable and cooperative financial institution at the Cayman Islands.

I Await your Urgent Response
Regards
MR.RIK PARKHILL

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