419 scam: "Mr.William B. Mensah" <enquiries@rjhomeimprovements.co.uk> Do respond quick if you are interested

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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:
- "search for a reliable person" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states 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)
- "willbmensah@outlook.com" (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.
- +2348126516663

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.William B. Mensah" <enquiries@rjhomeimprovements.co.uk>
Reply-To: willbmensah@outlook.com
Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2015 15:29:46 +0100
Subject: Do respond quick if you are interested

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Greetings,

How are you doing today, I have been in search for a reliable person who
will stand as the next of kin and beneficiary of a Late customer and an
engineer (name withheld) who use to work with Gold Mining Company in
Ghana but sadly lost his life in year 2000, see more info here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm

I am Mr.William Brown Mensah, the regional manager of HFC Bank New
Branch Ghana, I believe it is not a mistake for me to come across to you
on my search for a reliable person and one who will not betray me when
this fund get into his account and custody. A deceased customer with my
bank had a fixed deposit made and valued at US$6,400 Million united
states dollars, the due date for this deposit contract has long been
overdue.

He did not mention any Next of Kin/ Heir when the account was opened and
all effort to locate any extended relative was futile. Last week my Bank
Management requested that i should give instructions on what to do about
his funds, if to renew the contract or turn it to state treasury as
unclaimed deposit. It will be better to present you as the next of kin
and the rightful beneficiary of the funds in the account, I will provide
you with all the necessary legal backing that is required until this
money is paid out to you and then we shall disburse same based on our
agreement (MOU).

If you find yourself able to work with me, contact me through my private
email account (willbmensah@outlook.com) or private telephone number
below and with your positive response, I will initiate the process
towards a swift and smooth conclusion. I wish to inform you that should
you contact me via official channels; I will deny knowing you and any
knowledge about this project. I do not want you contacting me through my
official phone lines nor do I want you contacting me through my official
email account. I do not want any direct link between you and me to be
obvious since I personally handled the affairs of my late client (name
witheld) until his demise, My official lines are not secure lines as
they are periodically monitored to assess our level of customer care in
line with our Total Quality Management Policy (TQMP).

Do respond quick if you are interested or should you need further
clarification because we have no much time left and please let us keep
this project as top confidential.

Have a nice day!

Mr.William B. Mensah
Manager, HFC Bank Accra-Ghana
Private # +234 812 651 6663

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