419 scam: "Mr.koh thong"<kohthong@imsantv96.netvigator.com> Can i Rely on 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:

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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.koh thong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kohthong@foxmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2014 14:06:02 +0100
Subject: Can i Rely on You

Attn: Dear Friend,

I wish to seek your assistance for the transfer of an unclaimed / abandoned sum of US$13.856 million(Thirteen million eight hundred and fifty six thousand united states dollars) depository made by a foreign investor for an investment program that has remained dormant for years now. I discovered that the account holder died without making a WILL on the depository.

The money cannot be approved to a local bank account holder or Local Citizenship, but can only be approved to a foreigner.

If you will stand as the Next of kin to the above mentioned fund, it will be shared 60% for me and 40% for you. My position in our bank will be used to advance the deal very successfully in your Favor.

I will like you to provide me immediately with your (1) Complete Names and Address,(2) Date of Birth, (3) Occupation and office Position (4) Telephone/Mobile phone number (5) Copy of your Identification either your,international passport/national identity card, so that an Attorney will be able to prepare the necessary documents and affidavit which will put you in place as the Next of kin.

The Attorney will draft and carry out the notarization of the WILL and also obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor for the claim, Your earliest reply will be appreciated for commencement of business.

Thank you and Looking forward to hearing from you shortly.
Sincerely,
Mr.koh thong

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