419 scam: =?UTF-8?Q?Tony?= <tonyfisher708@collector.org> =?UTF-8?Q?IF_YOU_GOT_MY_EMAIL_REPLY

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "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)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
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.
- +447937684479
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.
- jopark2246@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?UTF-8?Q?Tony?= <tonyfisher708@collector.org>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 01:39:13 +0000
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?IF_YOU_GOT_MY_EMAIL_REPLY_URGENTLY?=

Good day,
Please pardon me with this official relevant information, I am a registered lawyer and a financial consultant, I work and act for private group of rich investors; I am contacting you in respect of my late client (Colin Fairbairn) fund USD$17,500,000.00 deposited with his bank which is about to be confiscate after many years unclaimed, I have the opportunity of transferring the left over sum of USD$17,500,000.00 that belongs to my late client who died along with his wife and only son in Orchid Beach Resort in Khao Lak. Thailand (Asian Tsunami 2004). You can confirm from the link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4145219.stm

I will be able to prepare the necessary documents and affidavit which will put you in place as the Next of Kin (Business Associates). I will draft and carry out the notarization of the WILL and also obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor and have the fund transfer to your account, you will be entitle to 50%;50% for me. If you're interested, kindly get back to me for more details. Reply to: tonyfisher862@protonmail.ch / jopark2246@gmail.com

Best regards,
Tony Fisher (Solicitors LLP)
Financial Broker, Independent Consulting, Advisory Manager
DB Law
5 The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 3QA. UK
Tel: +447937684479
www.financepractitioner.com

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