419 scam: "Mr. Sotojan Kjoaof" <OK@LEE.COM> Hello 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:

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:
- "sotojankjoaof@yandex.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: "Mr. Sotojan Kjoaof" <OK@LEE.COM>
Reply-To: sotojankjoaof@yandex.com
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:56:24 +0200
Subject: Hello Friend

Good day,

I am Sotojan Kjoaof, an Ivory Coast citizen, a politician and also the
former special adviser to ministry of interior in Ivory Coast having
worked with former President (Laurent Gbagbo). I am very sure, that
you're aware of the political crisis which took place in my country.
As a special adviser to the ministry of interior in my country, I was
empowered to oversee all our minerals resources.

However, because of the political crisis in my country Ivory Coast
(Cote d 'Ivoire), I decided to use the opportunity in taking hold of
funds for an immediate investment in your country or any other country
you deem necessary and safe.

However I am seeking your kind assistance to assist me receive, secure
and invest the above UN-mentioned fund wisely on a lucrative Venture
under your supervision. Meanwhile I'll be interested to have you as my
friend also a business partner, if only you can assure me that you're
trustworthy. which will enable us to provide you with all information
including the amount involved.

I thank you very much for taking time to go through my mail, and hope
to read from your reply soon. Feel free to contact me with your full
information as soon as possible to enable us proceed, my people are
ready to meet with you one on one for us to conclude all and move the
funds out without any delay.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Sotojan Kjoaof
sotojankjoaof@yandex.com

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