419 scam: Malcolm Loy <bob@vdmltd.com> prompt communication

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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.
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:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
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.
- malcolmloycm@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Malcolm Loy <bob@vdmltd.com>
Reply-To: malcolmloycm@gmail.com
Date: 12 Feb 2024 02:11:22 -0300
Subject: prompt communication

Dear Sir,

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to you
regarding an important matter that requires your immediate
attention. Please accept my sincerest apologies for the abrupt
contact, but the urgency of the situation necessitates prompt
communication.

There is a payment transaction case involving the sum of
$31,000,000 that has recently come to my attention. Surprisingly,
your name has been linked to this significant inheritance. It is
imperative that you reach out to me at your earliest convenience
so that we can discuss the necessary steps to clear this matter
and ensure a successful resolution.

Upon completion of the process, a portion of the funds will be
allocated to you as a gesture of gratitude for your cooperation
and contribution. Rest assured that the entire transaction will
be handled in strict confidence, adhering to legal and ethical
guidelines.

Given the sensitivity and confidentiality of this matter, I
kindly request that you respond to this email . Alternatively,
please share your preferred method of communication, and I will
reach out to you accordingly.

I would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining utmost
confidentiality throughout our correspondence, as any breach of
trust or unauthorized disclosure could jeopardize the successful
completion of the transaction.

Once I have received your response, we will be able to discuss
further details and outline the necessary procedure to facilitate
the transfer of funds. In the meantime, please gather any
relevant documents or identification materials that may be
required for verification purposes.

Your cooperation and expeditious response are greatly
appreciated. I look forward to receiving your prompt reply so
that we may proceed accordingly.

Thank you for your attention and understanding.

Warm regards,

Malcolm Loy

Contact: malcolmloycm@gmail.com

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