419 scam: my kdo <mykdeoptimisticguya@gmail.com> Good MORNING my dear Beloved,

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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:
- "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)
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.
- cheonghongkongprecious22@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: my kdo <mykdeoptimisticguya@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:51:20 +0100
Subject: Good MORNING my dear Beloved,

Hello Dear

I am Mrs.Dora Cheong, from Hong Kong, living in the United States. I
am a widow to the late Dr. Andrew Cheong. I am 82 years old and
presently suffering from Leukemia. My health has gotten worse and just
two weeks ago my doctor informed me that my condition has reached a
critical stage, and that I have just 8 months left. This confirmation
from my doctor was and still is devastating news; it is hard to know
that you have just a little time left to live here.

My late husband and only child both died in a plane crash and during
the period of our marriage. My late husband was very wealthy and after
his death, I inherited all his businesses and wealth which he had in
Asia and Europe.

After the doctorâ€™s medical pronunciation that I have just a few
months to live, I decided to divide my wealth to contribute to your
country. I want to assist you with the funds to do great charity
workin your country, this is my last wish. I selected you after
searching
a few websites; I prayed and was led to you. I am willing to donate
the sum of Four Million, Five Hundred thousand United States Dollars
(USD$4,500,000.00) to the less privileged through you.contact my email
(cheonghongkongprecious22@aol.com)

If you can handle this fund and are very sure to do charity work on
my behalf then I will include your name in my WILL, and from there I
will be meeting a specialist as I want to be buried alongside my late
husband when I pass on. Note that this fund is in the
financialinstitution and upon my instruction; I will file an
application through my family attorney for the transfer of the money
into your account for the said purpose.

Lastly, I honestly pray that this money when transferred will be used
for the said purpose even though I might be late then. I have come to
find out that wealth is vanity and I made a promise to God that my
wealth will be used to support the poor and to assist the sick. Do let
me know if you will be able to handle this fund and use it for the
said purpose so that I will inform my attorney and my bank on my
decision God bless you.

Regards,
Mrs Dora Cheong
Email: me (cheonghongkongprecious22@aol.com)

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