419 scam: "Mrs. VHON" <vhon.janet@yandex.com> 48hrs on this terminal life

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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:
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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.
- attorneyjeanphillippe@legislator.com (Legislator; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. VHON" <vhon.janet@yandex.com>
Reply-To: pers.official@yandex.com
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:30:57 +0100
Subject: 48hrs on this terminal life

Dearest,
I know my message will come a surprise to you. However, i am Janet Vhon, 65yrs, writing as the spirit of God directs me this hour. I have been suffering from laryngeal cancer for over 4 years, now my doctor gave a conclusion today that i will not survive the next 48hrs on this terminal life as my condition is so bad.

I lost my husband years ago, we were diplomats, and with no kid left to inherit all we labored for. It is my sincere wish that i donate for charity this Euros 2.3 million, kept in fix deposit. I want you to sincerely administer this charity donation and obligation to reach the needy,and to orphanage homes. Remember to respect the wish of a dying woman. Contact my lawyer... he is a God fearing man and he will help you with the procedure to enable the bank transfer the fund to you. His name, Mr. Asogba Jean-Philippe,phone:+229 6619-5990 email: attorneyjeanphillippe@legislator.com

God bless you.
Janet

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