419 scam: RICHARD EDWARD CHAMBERS <htraveler001@gmail.com> FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD EDWARD CHAMBERS

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447452394234

Fraud email example:

From: RICHARD EDWARD CHAMBERS <htraveler001@gmail.com>
Reply-To: barrister_richard_edward@execs.com
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 03:47:56 -0700
Subject: FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD EDWARD CHAMBERS

FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD EDWARD CHAMBERS.
(Solicitor Advocate and Notary public)
Richard & Associates, Office Add:20 Middlesex Guildhall,
Parliament Square, London, England,
Motto: JUSTICE & CONSTITUTIONALITY.
Tell: + 44-7452-394-234

Re: Attention:

I wish to notify you again that you were listed as a beneficiary in
the intention of the deceased (this is my second letter to you). I
contacted you because you bear the surname identity and from the same
nationality, therefore I can present you as the beneficiary.

Signifying your interest by Furnishing me with your following
confidential details:

1. YOUR MOBILE NUMBER:................................ ..

2. YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS:................................

3. YOUR FULL NAME & AGE:.. ..............................

4. OCCUPATION:................ ..........................

5. MARITAL STATUS:................... ...................

Await your swift response.

Regards
Richard Edward Esq
Solicitor at Law
+ 44-7452394234

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