419 scam: Hong Soon Hwan <hongsoonhwan128@gmail.com> Mr. Hong Soon Hwan

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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:

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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Hong Soon Hwan <hongsoonhwan128@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:35:58 +0000
Subject: Mr. Hong Soon Hwan

Good Day To You Friend

I am Mr. Hong Soon Hwan Senior Manager of ING Bank Turkey Acibadem Branch
of Istanbul Turkey ( IBT) European Banking Corporation Limited.

I am 55 years old, I have a very urgent confidential and profitable
business for both of us Valued at $10,700,000.USD (Ten Million, Seven
Hundred Thousand United States dollars)

I contacted you for a reason one of my late customers have the same name as
yours He died 6 years ago and left $10,700,000.USD, In his account, Since
then no relative have come to claim his money, I think we can work things
out,Please contact me immediately you receive this email so that I will
give you more details about the transaction.

Thanks for your kind understanding,I will be waiting for your urgent reply.

Best Regards,

Mr. Hong Soon Hwan
The Senior Manager of ING Bank Turkey,
Acibadem Branch of Istanbul Turkey ( IBT)
Bulgurlu Mahallesi Acibadem Caddesi No: 156 34660 ÃœskÃ¼dar / Istanbul

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