419 scam: "Bob Glaser" <geany@gohbros.com.sg> URGENT MESSAGE FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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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:
- "bob_glaser@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "bob_glaser@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- +447452189616

Fraud email example:

From: "Bob Glaser" <geany@gohbros.com.sg>
Reply-To: bob_glaser@outlook.com
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:31:26 +0800
Subject: URGENT MESSAGE FOR YOUR ATTENTION

Hello,

I am Bob Glaser and I work with Bryan Davies & Associates Real Estate,
United Kingdom. We have a deceased client who died and left a huge estate,
he bears identical last names with you. Since his death I have received
several letters from the finance firm (in Canada) where he deposited the
fund requesting me to provide his next of kin or any of his relatives who
can lay claims to the funds before the end of the year or the Bank will be
left with no option than to confiscate the account and turn the money back
to the state treasury as unclaimed deposit. I have conducted my personal
search to see if I can make contact with any of his relatives but without
success, it is in the course of my effort that I have to contact you.

I have closely checked and since you bear identical surnames with my
deceased client, it will be better to present you as the next of kin and
the rightful beneficiary of the funds in the account. I will provide you
with all the necessary legal backing that is required until this money is
paid out to you and then we shall disburse same based on our agreement
(MOU).

If you find yourself able to work with me, contact me through my private
email account (bob_glaser@outlook.com) for a more comprehensive discussion
on this matter.

Time should be considered as top priority having in mind that there is
need to conclude the final transfer of funds within this last part of the
year, I will expect your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Bob Glaser
47 Penrhyn Avenue Rhos-on-Sea,
Colwyn Bay Conwy LL28 4PS UK
bob_glaser@outlook.com
(+44) 7452189616

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