419 scam: "Southeastern Financial Group, LLC" <info@sender.org> From Katrina Grant.

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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:
- "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.
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.
- katrinagrant009@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Southeastern Financial Group, LLC" <info@sender.org>
Reply-To: katrinagrant009@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:25:10 -0300
Subject: From Katrina Grant.

Southeastern Financial Group, LLC
2151 Highland Avenue, Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 35205-4021

Dear ,

I am KATRINA GRANT, I am one of the top staff's with a Financial Group, in Alabama. I am in charge of the late Leader Kim Jong-il's wealth with our company, he died of heart attack in December 17, 2011 while traveling by train. He deposited US$3.5million with our company since the year 2008 and ever since his demised, there has been no trace of claim from members of his family, with my position in the company and the right over his funds, i have been able to move the funds out to a safe place where we can both claim with your assistance. I want this transaction to remain confidential between me and you and nobody knows or hear about it, i want to assure you that this business is 100% risk free and all documentation will be put in place, i will be here to assist you with all requirements until the funds hits your Nominated bank account. I have been able to move the total sum to a Bank in SOUTH AFRICA where i am at the moment because of the safety of the funds, i have instructed the bank that i will present the owner of the funds within 2 weeks and also to inform you that i have an insider with the bank who will facilitate the transfer for us, they will allow you view the money online and also advice you on how to make the online transfer into your bank account.

I got your email through my thorough search on the internet for someone that is reliable and trustworthy in helping me claim the funds as soon as possible, please treat this with urgency, i am ready to split the money by 60% for me and 40% goes to you and whatever bills that might be incurred will be removed before splitting the balance.

The transfer will be made to you within 4 days and i will be flying down from South Africa to meet with you wherever you decide is conducive for us to meet for disbursement. Kindly get back to me on my alternative email ( katrinagrant009@aol.com ) Please follow this link for further information on the death of Leader Kim Jong-il

http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/north-korean-supreme-leader-kim-jong1/
http://www.famousdead.com/kim-jong-il/

Best Regards,
Katrina Grant.

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