419 scam: <esther@karibcable.com> I request your approval

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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:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: <esther@karibcable.com>
Reply-To: <tonygoodman51@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:54:41 +0200
Subject: I request your approval

I request your approval to present you as next of kin to pending inheritance funds to the sum of USD17.3 Million in my bank. If this suits your interest, please revert back and for more additional information.

I await your reply,

Mr.Tony Goodman
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â– Disclaimer: This message contains legally privileged and/or confidential information and intended only for the party to whom it is address. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or employee or agent responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail message to unintended party is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mail message from your computer. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. We take utmost care before sending the mail, however, the company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.

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