419 scam: "Barrister Edward James."<admin@kyoec.com> Attention My Friend.

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "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. )
- "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.)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +27743136973 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- barristeredward1414@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Barrister Edward James." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barristeredward1414@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2017 13:36:38 -0700
Subject: Attention My Friend.

Barrister Edward James.
56 Anreith Road,
Roosevelt Park,
Johannesburg 2195,
South Africa.
Tel: +27 74 313 6973
Contact Email (barristeredward1414@gmail.com)

Attention My Friend.

My name is Barrister Edward James. I have A deceased Client NAMES with held, who here in shall be referred to as my client, made a Fixed Deposit of $15.5 Million Dollars (Fifteen million Five hundred United States Dollars Only in a bank). My client was a Consultant, and contractor with the South African, Solid Minerals Corporation (SSMC). My late client, an Brazilian citizen who unfortunately lost his life and his entire family in June 1 2009 – Air France A330 Crash in the Atlantic Ocean on their way to a ski vacation to France.The choice of contacting you is aroused from the geographical nature of where you live, particularly due to the sensitivity of this transaction and the confidentiality herein. Now the bank has been waiting for any of the relatives to come up for the claim but nobody has done that. I personally tried to locate any member of his family but have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for 7 to 8 years now,I have also checked the deposit documents and discover
ed that he did not declar

AS a lawyer I, will secure all necessary legal documents that could be used to back up this claim. All the need as a lawyer is to fill your names to the documents and legalize it in the Court here to prove you as the legitimate next of kin to the late depositor My late client then the bank will release the funds to you as the rightful beneficiary.

This is a fair deal without any risk attached either on your part or on my part as long as we comply with the laws governing the claiming of funds in our establishment. All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us sees this deal through, and with my position as a lawyer, I will do every thing possible to protect your interest and to make sure that everything workout successfully.

If you are interested in this deal, kindly send me your complete information.
1. A copy of your valid identity document
2. Your complete contact details
3. The beneficiary name and designated bank details where you want the funds paid to.

As soon as I received the above requirements from you, I will file your name to the bank as the beneficiary of the funds. I can be reached on +27 74 313 6973, if you need any further clarification.I await your prompt response in this regard.

Best regards,
Barrister Edward James.
Please Contact me through my barristeredward1414@gmail.com

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