419 scam: "Joseph Kingsman" <chieftancy2@outlook.com> OK DEAR

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "dormant account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- infoebe831@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Joseph Kingsman" <chieftancy2@outlook.com>
Reply-To: <chieftancy1@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:07:00 -0000
Subject: OK DEAR

Dear Beneficiary.

In a brief introduction, My name is Joseph Kingsman. I am a banker working
in a bank here in my country, I am writing following the impressive
information about your profile through the website your capability and
reliability to champion this opportunity.Here in this bank existed a dormant
account for the past few years which belong to a foreigner who is now late
Who died on auto accident.

I seek your consent to present you to the bank as the next of kin to the
deceased since you have the same last name with the deceased customer and
the proceeds of this account can be paid to you before it gets confiscated
or declared un=serviceable by the bank.

It is a careful Deal and for the past eleven months I have worked out
everything to ensure a hitch-free operation. The amount is not so much at
the time of deposit but with all the accumulated interest the balance in
this account stands at-( $9,500,000.00 ).( Nine million Five Hundred
Thousand united states dollars only)

I will use my position and influence to effect legal approvals and onward
transfer of this money to your account. Therefore, on receipt of your
positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities
for transfer which will be executed under legitimate arrangement.

Finally, It is my humble prayer that the information as contained herein be
accorded the necessary attention, Urgency as well as the secrecy it
deserves. Meanwhile I want you to provide the below information on your
reply to this message.

Your Private Email Address...............................

Your Full Name...................................................

Your Occupation................................................

Your Country Name............................................

Your Phone Number............................................

I expect your Urgent response together with the above demanded information
through this my email ( infoebe831@gmail.com ) for further details if you
can handle this project with me as my foreign business partner.

Thanks and God Bless.

Respectfully Yours,

Mr . Joseph Kingsman.

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