419 scam: Kivi Kangas <kwesun4534@gmail.com> Hello Dear,

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "urgent assistance" (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.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mrskivikangas224@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Kivi Kangas <kwesun4534@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:09:57 -0700
Subject: Hello Dear,

*Hello Dear,I am writing this mail with tears and sorrow seeking your
assistance due to my medical situation here in London. I am Mrs Kivi
Kangas, a citizen of Finland and 68 years old. I was an Orphan, adopted by
my late father, Engr. Grain Kangas, Chairman/CEO of Grainkangas Oil and Gas
Services. After the death of my father, I took over his company management
and also decided not to get married since I am his only Child.Since then, I
started suffering from Coronary heart disease which has cost me a lot and
also affected every part of my body and brain cells due to complications.
Just 5 days ago, the British doctors told me that I may die any time
because my condition has gotten to a critical and life threatening stage.
Having known my medical critical status, I therefore decided to seek your
urgent assistance/ cooperation to use my inheritance of $18.3 Million USD,
to Build Orphanage homes in memory of me when I am gone.I took this bold
decision because I do not have a husband, family or children that can
inherit these funds when I am gone. If interested, you shall take 25% out
of the total money for your assistance, and also use the balance to build
Orphanage homes in memory of me. If interested, get back to me urgently
for more details and to proceed.Immediately I hear from you through this
email ( mrskivikangas224@gmail.com <mrskivikangas224@gmail.com>) I shall
issue you an AUTHORIZATION LETTER, to establish you as my legal beneficiary
in receiving the money on my behalf.I am waiting to hear from you
urgently.Regards,Kangas*

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