419 scam: "Mr.Michael Igbokwe," <musabello871@yahoo.com.ph> ERROL GRIMES

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "30% for you " (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "nigeria national petroleum corporation" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Michael Igbokwe," <musabello871@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: "Mr.Michael Igbokwe," <chief_christopher00@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:45:57 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: ERROL GRIMES

From The Desk Of :Mr.Michael Igbokwe,
Apapa Branch,Lagos-Nigeria.

Attention: Sir/Madam,

My name is Mr.Michael Igbokwe,I am the Branch manager,of Intercontinental Bank Plc in Nigeria,Apapa branch,I got your information when i was searching for an oversea partner among other names.I write you this proposal in good faith; I am 47 years old married with three lovely kids.I am a devoted Christian and a man of peace.

I have packaged a financial transaction that will benefit you and I,as the Branch manager of the Intercontinental Bank Plc it is my duty to send in a financial report to my head office in the capital city (Abuja) at the end of each business year in the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) On the course of the last year 2012 business report,I discovered that my branch in which I am the manager made seven million five hundred united state dollars (7.500m)usd which my head office are not aware of and will never be aware of.

The above sum belongs to our deceased customer late Engr.Anthony HillAndy Hicks ,From IRAN who used to work as an Oil Merchant/Contractor with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),oil refinery here in Nigeria,were involved while on leave along with his entire family during the "HUGE EARTHQUAKE"in IRAN,All occupants of the(IRAN Earthquake)unfortunately lost their lives and since then the fund has been in what we call escrow call account with no beneficiary.

After my further investigation,I discovered that original depositor died with his next of kin and according to the laws and constitution guiding this banking institution stated that after the expiration of (7) seven years,if no body or person comes for the claim as the next of kin, the fund will be channel into national treasury as unclaimed fund. Because of the static of this transaction I want you to stand as the next of kin so that our bank will accord you the recognition and have the fund transfer to your account.

The total sum will be shared as follows: (1) 60% for me,(2) 30% for you (the Account owner)(3) 10% will be used in settling taxation and all local and foreign expenses that will be incurred in the course of this transaction.But where the share percentage rate is not acceptable by you we wait for your own suggestion. The transfer is risk free on both sides hence you are going to follow my instruction till the fund transfer to your account.

More details information with the text of application form will be forwarded to you to breakdown explaining Comprehensively what Require of you.

             ATTENTION PLEASE FILL IT AND SEND IT BACK TO ME OK
        (1) Your Full Name............................
        (2) Your Sex.................................
        (3) Your Age.................................
        (4) Your Country..............................
        (5) Passport / driving license.......
        (6) Marital Status......................
        (7) Your Occupation..........................
        (8) Your Personal Mobile Number....................
        (9) Your Personal Fax Number......................

Yours truly,

Mr.Michael Igbokwe,

Intercontinental Bank Plc
(Apapa Branch Manager)

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