419 scam: "Mr. Mohamed Al Sakkaf"<admin@newtargets.online> Urgent Business Transaction

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "necessary legal documents" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "there is no risk involved" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Mohamed Al Sakkaf" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <alsakkmohammemirate@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 May 2022 07:31:39 -0700
Subject: Urgent Business Transaction

(Please Read, This Will Benefit Both Of Us)

Dear Friend,

I'm Mr. Mohamed Al Sakkaf. and I am a staff member of Emirates NBD DUBAI. Before the death of my client “Mr. Andrzej Kremer '' on 10th April 2010, he made a numbered fixed deposit in our bank with a value of $27,712,068.00. Mr. Andrzej Kremer asked that upon his death his funds should be randomly given in an online draw which I am in charge of and the winner would be (tagged as his next of kin). Against this backdrop, my suggestion to you is that I would like you as a foreigner to stand as the winner of Mr. Andrzej Kremer funds so that you will be able to claim the funds in question and invest the same in your region.

I want you to know that I have had everything planned out carefully so that we shall come out successful. I have contacted a Will & Probate Attorney that will prepare the necessary legal documents that will back you up as the winner of Mr. Andrzej Kremer funds. All that is required from you is to furnish me with valid data so that my hired attorney will also file in for claims on your behalf and secure the necessary approval and letter of probate in your favour for the movement of the entire funds to a suitable finance company or numbered account that will be opened by you.

There is no risk involved at all in this matter as we are going to adopt a legalised method and the attorney will prepare all necessary legal documents that would empower you as the rightful winner and heir to receive the funds in your name. Please endeavour to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerning this project. Once the funds have been re-profiled and transferred to your designated bank account, we shall share in the ratio of 50% for me and 50% for you. Should you be interested, please send me the following information below.

(1) Your Valid Direct Tel/ Mobile/Fax Number.
(2) Your Full Name:
(3) Current Resident Address.
(4) Your Private E-mail Address.
(5) Your Occupation:
(6) Your Age and Sex:
(7) Your Nationality

Please endeavour to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerning this project. If my offer is of no appeal to you, delete this message and forget I ever contacted you. Do not destroy my career because you do not approve of my proposal.

Like I said, I am the only one who knows of this situation. Good fortune has blessed you with a name that has planted you into the center of relevance in my life. If you find yourself able to work with me, kindly contact me back with the requested details above. If you give me a positive signal, I shall initiate this process towards a swift conclusion.

Please reply soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Mohamed Al Sakkaf.

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