419 scam: Ellen Okon <akb32652412@outlook.com> Thank you

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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a "dying merchant" 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.
- akb23578853@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Ellen Okon <akb32652412@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:41:30 +0000
Subject: Thank you

My name is Ellen OKON and i am from Togo, I was browsing and I saw your email, So i decided to write you a letter if only your profile is real, I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live. I and my late husband were rich, but was never generous; I have given most of my assets to my immediate family members.

I have decided to give alms to charity organizations. I cannot do this myself anymore because of my health. I once asked members of my family to give some money to charity organizations, they refused and kept the money for themselves. I have a huge cash deposit with my bank. I will want you to help me collect this deposit and dispatch it to charity organizations. You will take out 20% of these funds for your assistance

I will like you to get back to me as soon as possible and treats with absolute confidentiality and sincerity you can contact me through my private email for more details. Email, akb23578853@aol.com

Thank you

Ellen Okon

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