419 scam: "Donald Chang"<donaldchang@bochk.com> RE: REQUEST

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- donaldchang852@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Donald Chang" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <don_chang@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:16:35 -0500
Subject: RE: REQUEST

Bank of China Limited
Western District Branch
386-388 Des Voeux
Road West
Hong Kong
Web: http://www.bochk.com

My Request

I have a very important request that make me to contact you; I am Mr Donald Chang, I solicit your assistance and guidelines in making a business investment and transfer of (US$22 Million) to your country within the next few days.

I presently work as a Senior Accounts Director, Offshore Mortgage & Services with Bank of China, Hong Kong. But at this moment, I am constrained to issue more details about this profitable business investment until I get your response by mail. This transaction is totally free of risk as the fund is legitimate and does not originate from any illegal act, funds will be released to you after necessary processes have been followed.

Please take out a moment of your very busy schedule today to respond back if you are interested; I wish for your utmost confidentiality in handling this transaction. To affirm your willingness and cooperation to my proposal, please contact me through my private email: donaldchang852@yahoo.com.hk stating the followings:

(1) Full Name:
(2) Contact Address:
(3) Telephone:

Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Mr.Donald Chang
Snr.Accounts Director

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