419 scam: "Sefou F"<sefou2011@katamail.com> Project Enquiry

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Sefou F" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sefou2012@katamail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:43:25 +0100
Subject: Project Enquiry

Hello,

With due respect to you, I hereby introduce my name as Sefou Fagbohoun. Permit me the use of e-mail for this contact which I deemed most discreet. I dropped my Oil and Energy business because of the problems with the present government in my country due to political differences. My need for this inquiry is to acquire this property very urgent.

I'm looking for your co-operation in establishing a Three or Five-Star hotel, real estate or any Project of your choice. I want an experienced and matured person to assist me set up, develop the project; and assume Chairmanship of the organization.

I will expect your prompt reply so that we can proceed swiftly. I will need your phone numbers for easier communication with you if I am unable to access my emails.

Best Regards,

Mr. Sefou Fagbohoun.

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