419 scam: "DORA CHEONG"<hodmezovasarhely-ujvaros@reformatus.hu> .I SEEK YOUR INDULGENCE

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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 states 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)
- ",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)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "DORA CHEONG" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <doracheong7@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:13:54 -0700
Subject: .I SEEK YOUR INDULGENCE

Hello Dear,

I am Mrs.Dora Cheong, from Hong Kong, living in the United States. I am
a widow to late Dr. Andrew Cheong. I am 82 years old and presently
suffering from Leukemia. My health condition has gotten worst and just
two weeks ago my doctor informed me that my condition has reach a
critical stage, and that I have just 3 months left. This confirmation
from my doctor was and still is devastating news; it is hard to know
that you have just a little time left to live here.

My late husband and only child both died in a plane crash and during
the period of our marriage. My late husband was very wealthy and after
his death, I inherited all his businesses and wealth which he had in
Asia and Europe.

After the doctor’s medical pronunciation that I have just few months to
live, I decided to divide my wealth to contribute to your country. I
want to assist you with the funds to do great charity works in your
country, this is my last wish. I selected you after searching few
websites; I prayed and was led to you. I am willing to donate the sum of
Seven Million, Five Hundred thousand United States Dollars
(USD$7,500,000.00) to the less privileged through you.

Please I want to transfer this money to you as I am travelling to Hong
Kong soonest to have my lawyer amend my WILL. If you can handle this
fund and very sure to do charity works on my behalf then I will include
your name in my WILL, and from there I will traveling to meet a
specialist as I want to be buried alongside my late husband when I
passed on. Note that this fund is in the financial institution and upon
my instruction; I will file in an application through my family attorney
for the transfer of the money into your account for the said purpose.

Lastly, I honestly pray that this money when transferred will be used
for the said purpose even though I might be late then. I have come to
find out that wealth is vanity and I made a promise to God that my
wealth will be used to support the poor and the assist the sick. Do let
me know if you will be able to handle this fund and use it for the said
purpose so that I will inform my attorney and my bank on my decision.

God bless you

Mrs. Dora Cheong

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