419 scam: "Mr. Kennedy Uzoka" <info@lee.org> I NEED YOUR URGENT RESPONSE......!2

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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:
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- 2346744788273
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.
- mrkennedyuzoka6@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Kennedy Uzoka" <info@lee.org>
Reply-To: mrkennedyuzoka6@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:15:35 -0700
Subject: I NEED YOUR URGENT RESPONSE......!2

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICAS GLOBAL BANKHEAD OFFICE ADDRESS U.B.A HOUSE57 MARINA=
P.O. BOX 2406 LAGOS NIGERIAPHONE: +2349035432417 On behalf of the board =
and management of International Monetary Funds (IMF). In conjunction withOr=
ganization of African Unity (O.A.U) has directed us to pay you oneMillion f=
ive hundred thousand united state dollars ($1.500, 000.00) inCash through m=
eans of diplomatic courier service hand delivery. We have been working towa=
rds the eradication of fraudsters and scam Artists in Africa with the help =
of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) United Nations (UN), European Un=
ion (EU) and FBI. We have been able to track down some scam artist in vario=
us parts of African countries which includes (Nigeria, Republic of Benin, G=
hana and Senegal with cote D'ivoire ) and they are all in Government custod=
y now, they will appear at International Criminal Court (ICC) soon for Just=
ice. Note: You have to stop communicating with the impostors right now and =
you have to stop sending money to them and stop responding to their emails,=
we are acting according to the Directive from UN, FBI, HLS, so any email y=
ou send to them will be monitored. Take note: Three thousand united state d=
ollars (usd$3,000) have beenMapped out for all expenses in taxes and other =
documents that matters. Kindly forward your home address and direct phone n=
umber to this email ONLY:mrkennedyuzoka6@gmail.comRegards,Kennedy UzokaDire=
ctor cash processing unitunited bank for Africa. (U.B.A).PHONE:+23490354324=
17FAX: 234 674 478 8273Email:mrkennedyuzoka6@gmail.com

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