419 scam: Kenneth Robertson <kennethrobertsontheb@gmx.com> Fortigate SPAM FROM ROBERTSON KENNETH

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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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "kennethrobertsonthebo@gmx.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Kenneth Robertson <kennethrobertsontheb@gmx.com>
Reply-To: "kennethrobertsonthebo@gmx.com" <kennethrobertsonthebo@gmx.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:35:18 +0000
Subject: Fortigate SPAM FROM ROBERTSON KENNETH

Hello,

I assume that this email will be a surprise for you, but it's true. I am at a routine review implies in my bank (Catalunya Caixa here in
Barcelona Spain) where I work, gestoses in an account, which has not been claimed, which is currently USD $ 15, 500,000.00 Fifteen Million Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars) are credited.

This account belonged Mr. Christian Eich, who was a customer in our bank, who unfortunately passed away.

Thus, it is possible to me that money $ 15, 500,000.00 increase in claim I benotige cooperation of a foreign partner like you, who can give me the
necessary assistance to usage for this.

Please Read: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm

Their share ware 30% of the total under way, while the remaining 70% is for me and my colleagues. If you are interested, you can please send me an email
so I can send you more details.

Please, You must love these transaction treated very confidential because the transaction is a DEAL.

If you accept my offer and work with me, I'll be very happy. Once I have received your answer (Address, Email Address and telephone number), I will
familiarize you with the details and arrange our meeting in Europe.

My email address is; kennethrobertsonthebo@gmx.com

With friendly greetings.
Mr. Robertson Kenneth

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