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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Chim Wai Kin"<chimwaikin@ihxodox.buzz>
Reply-To: <chimwaikin256@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2021 11:33:33 +0200
Subject: Your Swift Response Awaited ASAP!

Dear Potential Business Partner,

 

I would respectfully request, that you keep contents of this mail very confidential, considering the sensitivity of the information you have stumbled upon as a result of this mail.
 
I contact you solely and no one else is knowledgeable of this communication, hoping we can work together for our common good.
 
I am Chim Wai Kin, Chairman of the risk management committee at OCBC WING HANG BANK here in Hong Kong and I am getting in touch with you regarding the estate of a customer and an investment
placed under our banks management for over 10 years and counting yet still.
 
In 2006, the investor came to our office to engage in business discussions with our private banking division.
 
He informed us that he had a financial portfolio of $18.75 million United States dollars, which he wished to have us invest wisely on his behalf.
 
However fast forward many years after, this money has not been claimed.
 
Further enquiries revealed that he was involved in a ghastly vehicle accident in Mainland China , which means he died intestate, having no next of kin.
 
What I propose is that since I have privileged access to his file, you will be made the beneficiary of these funds.
 
My bank will contact you informing you that money has been willed to you upon verification, which will be done using the details I make available to my bank, my bank will make payments to you.
 
You do not have to have know him. I know this might be a bit heavy for you but please trust me on this.
 
For all your troubles I propose that we split the money in half.
 
In the banking circle this happens every time. The other option is that the money will given to the state.
 
Nobody is getting hurt and this is a lifetime opportunity for us both!
 
I hold the KEY to these funds, and as a Chinese National we see so much cash and funds being redirected to state coffers periodically being declared unclaimed funds.
 
I would want us to keep communication for now strictly by email.
 
Please, again, note I am a family man with a wife and kids having so much to lose if you betray my trust but I know within me that nothing ventured is nothing gained.
 
If we can team up to get this money let us act swiftly on this.
 
Please get back to me on chimwaikin256@outlook.com immediately with your details as follows so we may discuss further.
 
1. Full Names and address
 
2. Telephone and fax number
 
3. Means of identification.
 
 
I await your swift response.
 
Regards
 
 
Chim Wai Kin

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