419 scam: Dr Johnson Ubah <drjohnson--ubah@att.net> URGENT MATTER PLEASE REPLY

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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:
- "necessary legal documents" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million 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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Johnson Ubah <drjohnson--ubah@att.net>
Reply-To: jubah@inmail24.com
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:36:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT MATTER PLEASE REPLY

From: Dr. Johnson Ubah,
Global Bank & Securities Plc.

Our REF:GBSN/20011XB83308/011

Attn: Please.

My name is Dr. Johnson Ubah, I work with Global Bank & Securities Plc.As an account officer and private account manage to my client, My motive for writing this email to you is to in form you and therefore seek for your assistance as next of kin for an account belonging to Engr. Kong Thang Lee Who was a costumer here with Global Bank & Securities Plc,and a foreigner as well.

His account holds the sum of $10.5 million Dollars. (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars)the truth now is that until his death nine years ago in a terrible air crash nobody has ever shown up on his behalf for this money. All efforts I made to locate the family or relatives proved to no avail and difficult and the money keep lying in our bank Escrow strong room.

From my investigations and confirmation, He left his next of kin will column blank, this is why no one has knowledge or even can come for claim of the deposit. Hence the need to get in touch with you as one who I can present as a next of kin to assist in collecting the money left behind by my client the Bank's late costumer otherwise the money will be Confiscated and forfeited to the Government , as I have been unsuccessful in locating a relative for over 9 years now hence I contact you.

Please, I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to backup the claim we may make on your behalf as the rightful relation to claim this money.Conclusively,All I require is your honest cooperation to enable this transaction go through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate Arrangement that will protect you and me from any breach of the Law, as the documented evidence will established that.

Should be interested in working with me to achieve this goal,the sharing after due processes have been followed is 60% for me 40% for you.

Please send your response as we need to discuss more on this details waiting for your urgent reply.

Best Regards.
Dr.Johnson Ubah,

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