419 scam: David Donkor <barristerdaviddonkor99@gmail.com> From; Donkor Associates & Chambers.

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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 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)
- "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)
- "million 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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: David Donkor <barristerdaviddonkor99@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:06:17 +0100
Subject: From; Donkor Associates & Chambers.

Donkor Associates & Chambers.
Solicitors & Advocates,
Accra - Ghana.

Compliment.

Dear Friends,

I crave your indulgence for the unsolicited nature of this letter, but
it was borne out of desperation and current development. Please bear
with me. My name is Barrister David Donkor, a legal practitioner and
the personal Attorney to late Mr. Micheal Harris who died in Air
France plane which disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean with Brazilian
and French nationals mostly on board, airline officials also died
along With his wife Mrs. Anne Harris on the 31 May 2009 Air France
plane with total of 447 passengers on board (May their soul rest in
peace).I know that my client had no living next of kin, but I still
went ahead an made several inquiries to their embassy to locate any of
my clients extended relatives but this has proved unsuccessful.

You can confirm this from the website below which was published by
BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8077858.stm

I only did so to be double sure of this fact. Meanwhile i am now
contacting you to assist in repatriating the money and property left
behind by late Mr. Micheal Harris, so in order not to allow his fund
and properties confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank where
these huge deposits were lodged, particularly in the Agricultural
Development Bank Ghana (ADB), Ghana where the deceased had an account
valued at about $15 Million Dollars, The bank has issued me a notice
that in the event that no next of kin comes up for the claim, the
account will be confiscated if not claimed and we have just about few
months.

Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over now
I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased
so that the proceeds of this account valued at US$15 Million Dollars
can be paid into your nominated bank account and then you and me can
share the money in the mode.60% shall be for me and 35% for you and 5%
shall be map out for expenses that are being made within the
transfer.I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back
up any claim we may make. All I require is your honest co-operation
to enable us see this deal through. I guarantee that this will be
executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any
breach of the law.

Please your telephone and fax number urgently needed for further
discussion. I look forward to your urgent response.

Best regards,
Barrister David Donkor Esq.

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