419 scam: INTERCONTINENTAL BANK <ps_kofi101@yahoo.co.uk> CONFIDENTIAL TRANSFERS....YOUR PARTNERSHIP IS NEEDED.

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: INTERCONTINENTAL BANK <ps_kofi101@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:31:29 +0000
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL TRANSFERS....YOUR PARTNERSHIP IS NEEDED.

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Attn Please,

From The Desk Of Mr. Paul Smith Kofi,
Audit Manager, Intercontinental Bank.
Accra Ghana.

I Am from (Accra, Ghana West Africa) Mr. Paul Smith Kofi by Name, an
Auditing Debt Manager in Our Bank Here (Intercontinental Bank Ghana)your
trust, capability and sincere is highly needed on this business
proposal.

Please accept my apology with all due respect regarding the medium with
which I have established communication with you

I have an Opportunity to The Sum Of Ten Million, Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars (US$10.500, 000.00), To Transfer Into
Your Nominated Bank Account (The Owner Of The Money) Is An. IRAQ.

Who Died A Long With His Entire Family During The Iraq War, Upon Your
Reply And Interest To Receive This Fund On My Behalf, I Will Kindly Send
You More Details On The Execution Of This Transaction Will Commence, Now
I Urge You To Take This Message Seriously And With An Open Mind. So
Please Give It A Benefit Of Doubt, And With Good Faith And Trust Join Me
And I am Assuring You Now That You Will Never Be Disappointed. Now My
Questions Are: Can You Handle This Project With Me? Can I Give You This
Trust? Respond Back To Me Or Delete It Off If You Are Not Interested.

You May View The Website:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/10/11/iraq.deaths/

If You Accept This Offer To Work With Me, And You Find This Proposal
Suitable For You Do Furnish Me With The Following Information.

Your Full Name...................
Your Country................
Your Private Telephone.........
Your Age and Sex..................
Your Occupation................

I Will Appreciate It Very Much, If This Proposal Is Acceptable By You,
Do Not Make Undue Advantage Of The Trust I Have Bestowed On You, And I
Assure You We Can Achieve It Successfully.

Best Regards,

Mr.Paul Smith Kofi.

Audit Manager
Intercontinental Bank Ghana

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