419 scam: barristerjames kofi <barristerjameskofi5@gmail.com> Barrister James Manar Koffi.

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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:
- "a security company " (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. )
- "consignment " (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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: barristerjames kofi <barristerjameskofi5@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:07:47 -0700
Subject: Barrister James Manar Koffi.

Dear Partner,
l have $12 Million US Dollars and 200kg of Gold that is in three
consignment boxes,which belong of my late client,that is laying in a
security company here in Sierra Leone, my late client died with his
family of Ebola,last year and know body knew about this deposit. l am
seeking your help to present you to the security company as the next
of kin,whom ever l present that is whom the company will accept. My
late client is a mines owner and heavy trader. I will be expecting
your respond,with your full details. Your full Name, Your Full
Address,Your age/Occupation,Your Telephone Number/Fax.

Barrister James Manar Koffi.

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