419 scam: "HON. JUSTICE A.O. OKOROWO" <"www."@jupiter.ocn.ne.jp> ATTENTION THE FUND OWNER

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "required fee " (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
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.
- okorowohonjustice123@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "HON. JUSTICE A.O. OKOROWO" <"www."@jupiter.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "HON. JUSTICE A.O. OKOROWO" <okorowohonjustice123@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2017 23:07:52 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATTENTION THE FUND OWNER

1)HON. JUSTICE A.O. OKOROWO,PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY.
(2) UMAR MAJA ESQ, SOLICITOR
(3)ESQ, ISRAEL MOHAMED,TAX ATTORNEY (1)
(4)ESQ, IDIRIS OGAGA,TAX ATTORNEY (2)
(5)MR. ANTHONY RONDOLINO ,ACCOUNTING OFFICER.
(6)ESQ, EMMA NKUMBO, P.R.O
(7)ESQ, HAKIM GBENGA,ADVOCATE.
ATTORNEY & COUNSELS AT LAW FEDERAL HIGH COURT
ADDRESS..:1760 N Betty Lane CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 44866

Email: (okorowohonjustice123@yahoo.com)

ATTENTION THE FUND OWNER

IT IS QUIT UNFORTUNATE THAT YOU HAVE FALLEN PREY TO ILLEGAL EXTORTION OF MONEY FROM SOME IMPOSERS WHO CLAIMED TO BE WHAT THEY ARE NOT AND ALSO USING ALL DUBIOUS MEANS TO EXTORT MONEY FROM THEIR HELPLESS VICTIMS.

ONE MUST BE CAREFUL WITH HOW HE/SHE ACCEPTS OFFERS FROM INTERNET AS NOT ALL THE OFFERS FROM INTERNET ARE REAL AND THIS HAD MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR ONE TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE REAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH THAT OF THE IMPOSERS WITH HIGH RATE OF INTERNET OFFERS.

WITH THE RATE OF SCAM ACTIVITIES GOING ON, THE MESSAGE OF THIS MAGNITUDE IS NO LONGER SAVED BUT INTERNET SYSTEM REMAINS THE BEST AND FASTEST OF CONVEYING MESSAGES. BUT I WILL ADVISE THAT YOU MUST BE CAREFUL TO AVOID A REPEAT OF THE PREVIOUS SCAM ACT WHERE YOU ARE DEFRAUDED A LOTS OF MONEY.

A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE OUT THERE TRYING TO SEE THE SLIGHTEST OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLOIT MONEY FROM THEIR HELPLESS INDIVIDUAL BUT JUST BE CONSOLE THAT NO EVIL DEEDS WILL GO UNPUNISHED, IF NOT NOW THEN LATER AND IF NOT BY MAN THEN CERTAINLY BY GOD. I STILL WANT YOU TO BE CAREFUL ON THE KIND OF TRANSACTION THAT YOU VENTURE INTO OR ALWAYS TRY TO SORT FOR MY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE BEFORE YOU ACT.

I KNOW AFTER YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE YOU CERTAINLY FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE ANY BODY AND I DON$B!G(BT BLAME YOU AS NO ONE WILL JUST GAMBLE WITH HIS/HER HARD EARNING RESOURCES CONSIDERING THE HARD NATURE OF ECONOMIC SITUATIONS THESE DAYS. I HAVE BEEN SPECIALLY ASSIGNED TO HANDLE THIS DELIVERY OF YOUR ATM CARD AND AM VERY DISCIPLINE AND COMMITTED TO THIS TRANSACTION ALL I NEED FROM YOU IS STRICTLY COMPLIANCE TO ENABLE EFFECT AS DIRECTED.

I HAVE NO MORAL JUSTIFICATION TO DEMAND FOR ANY MONEY FROM YOU WHEN ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR BELONG FUND IS ONLY $475 NEED TO OBTAIN NON INSPECTION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE TO ENABLE THE PARCEL PASS THROUGH CUSTOM WHEN IT ARRIVES TO YOUR COUNTRY, SUCH IS AGAINST THE ETHICAL CONDUCT OF THIS MANAGEMENT AND IS AGAINST MY RELIGIOUS FAITH. I AM CONTENDED WITH WHAT GOD GAVE ME AND I ONLY LIVED FOR HIM, SO I WILL NOT SOIL MY IMAGE AND GOOD NAME BECAUSE OF MONEY. I CAN ONLY ACCEPT OFFERS FROM MEN OF GOODWILL IF THEY FEEL IMPRESS WITH MY SERVICES TO THEM AND NOT TO ILLEGALLY ACQUIRE FROM PEOPLE I SUPPOSED TO BE SERVING {GOD FORBID}

I WILL NOT ASSOCIATE MYSELF WITH AN ACT OF EXHORTING MONEY FROM PEOPLE ILLEGALLY, I AM OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO HANDLE THIS TRANSACTION AND I HAVE A DUTY TO PROTECT MY NAME AND JUSTIFY WHY I AM CHOSEN FOR THIS.

ALL I NEED FROM YOU IS TO FIND A MEANS OF SENDING THE REQUIRED FEE AND LEAVE THE REST OF THINGS TO ME AS I ASSURED YOU THAT YOU WILL RECEIVED YOUR LONG WAITING FUND IMMEDIATELY ONCE WE OBTAIN NON INSPECTION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE.

LIKE I HAVE STATED THAT I WILL PROVE WRONG OF YOUR APPREHENSION AND MAKE SURE THAT AFTER THIS TRANSACTION YOU WILL DEMAND TO SEE ME FACE TO FACE FOR AN HAND CHECK IF YOU ARE NOT GOOD IN GIVEN.

EVERY OTHER LOGISTICS AS REGARDS TO THE SMOOTH REMITTANCE OF THE FUND TO YOU HAS BEEN WELL TAKING CARE OF AND YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT ANY FORM OF ILLEGALITY THAT MAY WARRANT SECURITY THREAT TO YOUR SOCIAL LIVES AS OBEDIENCE AND LAW ABIDING CITIZEN.

I QUICKLY ASK HER TO ASSIST US IN OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATE AND SHE AGREED BUT STATED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE OF OBTAINING THE PAPERWORK SHALL BE TAKEN CARE OF BY YOU WHO IS THE SOLE BENEFICIARY OF THE FUND. FINALLY, SHE SAID THE COST OF IT IS US$475 AND PROMISE TO MAKE THE SAID DOCUMENT AVAILABLE TODAY IF YOU SEND THE US$475 ON TIME. HOWEVER I SEE THE UNEXPECTED CHARGE AS AN UPHILL TASK IF NOT PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO THE SHORT PERIOD OF TIME NEEDED TO GET THE PAPERWORK, MOREOVER THE DEMAND OF THE CERTIFICATE AFFECTED MANY OF THE PARCEL IN OUR CUSTODY BUT DUE PROCESS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID BREACH OF LAW AND WE ADVISE ALL OUR CLIENT TO ABIDE. YOU HAVE TO NOTIFY ME SO THAT THE DIRECTION ON WHERE YOU HAVE TO GO AND SEND THE PAYMENT SO THAT WE CAN GET EVERYTHING CONCLUDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Thanks
My Regards to your Family
HON. JUSTICE A.O. OKOROWO.
Attorney Counsels At Law
Freedom Chambers Justice High Court

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