419 scam: "John Clark"<john_clark1011@live.co.uk> NOTIFICATION OF BEQUEST:

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "huge amount of money" (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)
- "huge deposit" (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)
- "million 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)
- "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)
- "observe 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)
- "john_clark1011@live.co.uk" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- +447045710848 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "John Clark" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:31:42 -0000
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF BEQUEST:

NOTIFICATION OF BEQUEST:

Dear Friend,

Firstly, not to cause you embarrassment, I am John Clark, a personal Banker to late Mr. Frank Pierre a National of France, who used to be a private contractor with the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Saudi Arabia, who hereinafter shall be referred to as my client. August 14 2005, Helios Airline Flight 522 crash in Greece Air crash.
Him and his wife with their three children were involved in an Air Crash, in which all occupants of the flight unfortunately lost their lives. Since then,I have made several inquiries with his country's embassies to locate any of my clients extended relatives,This has also proved unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts,I decided to contact you. I have contacted you to assist in repatriating a huge amount of money left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared un-serviceable by the Finance/Security Company where these huge
deposit was lodged.

The deceased had a deposit valued presently at $21million US Dollars and the Company has issued me a notice to provide his next of kin or Beneficiary by Will, or otherwise have the account confiscated within the next thirty official working days.

Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now,I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin / Will Beneficiary to the deceased so that the proceeds of this account valued at $21Million US dollars can be paid to you. This will be disbursed or shared in these percentages, 60% to me and 40% to you. I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make. If you give me positive
signals, I will initiate this process towards conclusion. please observe utmost confidentiality, and be rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of us because in due time, I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country. Upon receiving your reply, I will then furnish you with a more comprehensive detail of this transaction and what is required of you. All I require is your honest Co-operation,
Confidentiality and Trust to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee you that this will be executed under a legitimate Furnish me the following:

1. Full Name
2. Your Telephone Number and Fax Number
3. Your Contact Address.

Your urgent response will be highly anticipated and appreciated

Best regards,

John Clark.
Tel:+44-704-571-0848
E-mail: john_clark1011@live.co.uk
Office Address
8-10 New Fetter Lane,
London
EC4A 1RS

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