419 scam: KEKE SAMUEL <slkok11@yahoo.co.kr> TREAT AS URGENT RESPONSE!!!

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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:
- "good day friend" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- "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)
- "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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22503974716 (Cote d'Ivoire, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: KEKE SAMUEL <slkok11@yahoo.co.kr>
Reply-To: keke_samuel01@yahoo.co.nz
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:39:12 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT RESPONSE!!!

Good day friend,

With due respect before I start, I must firstly apologize for this unsolicited proposal to you. I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship, but as time goes on you will realize the need for my action. Do not consider this hoax, as we have never had past correspondence nor acquaintance, rather treat as urgent as sounds for it is for our mutual benefits.

I am Mr Keke Samuel and I have a business proposal in the tune of US$10,200,000.00 (Ten Million Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars) (either your bank account or payment card Electronic ATM card)

and after the successful conclusion, we shall share in ratio of 35% for you and 65% for me. Should it interest you, please indicate by contacting me immediately so we can commence all arrangements to enable further directives on next approach towards concluding the project.
Please treat this business with utmost confidentiality, while I await your prompt response. Also endeavour to make this a secret even if you do not intend going into this deal for I am still in service.
Kind Regards,
Keke Samuel
You can call me here for more Details +225 03 97 47 16

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