419 scam: Maria Ji Hun <vad@unefa.edu.ve> Re Legal representation required

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: Maria Ji Hun <mariajihun7@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:51:08 -0430 (VET)
Subject: Re Legal representation required

Good Morning Counsel,

I will like to crave your indulgence,i live in South Korea while My ex husband XIN JI HUN lives in your country.We were divorced in South Korea before he relocated to United states of America.We both agreed under a Separation Agreement incorporated,merged into and made part of the court decree for a settlement of Child Support, Spousal Support, and Medical support of $941,100.00,he has paid me $270,500.00 but still owing $670,600.00 and the stipulated time for completion of payment has long elapsed.This is the reason why I contacted you as there is already an agreement in place.I know for sure my ex husband has the financial means to pay for balance he owes me.Thus, I request your legal services to enforce the court order compelling him to remit balance owed me.and the Court's Decree (i.e. Divorce Decree) and I will be pleased to provide further information on this case on request. I expect this to be resolved in a timely manner.Sequel to this,If you are happy to proceed,kindly send me a copy of your retainer and if the terms are acceptable I will sign so we can commence the process without delay.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and professionalism
Yours truly,
Maria Ji Hun

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