419 scam: J.WEsq<<info@imf.biz>> Fund

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- "attorneys " (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.
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.
- +27782644957 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- atty56567@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: J.WEsq<<info@imf.biz>>
Reply-To: attyinfo1122@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:55:37 +0200
Subject: Fund

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JAMES WILLIAMS ATTORNEYS
24 MARKET STREET, MAYFAIR
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: + 27 78 2644 957
Email: atty56567@gmail.com
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Attention
I would like you to kindly read my email with patience. I am Attorney Jame=
s Williams, the legal assistant to late Engr. (names withheld) hereinafter =
referred to as 'My Client', a citizen of your country who
died a few years ago. I got your contact details after an exhaustive searc=
h online for my client's relatives in order to retrieve the US$10, 500,000.=
00 (Ten Million, Five Hundred thousand United States Dollars) that he depo=
sited in a South African bank , before his untimely death.
=

I approach you on a personal conviction of trust, to partner with me in re=
ceiving the money. As his attorney, I have all key documents relating to th=
e deposit and his death. The Bank has asked me to present to his relatives =
to claim the funds within 30 days or forfeit it permanently in line with th=
e laws of the republic of South Africa.
=

My wish is for this money to be invested in your country in areas that wil=
l create jobs and be of benefit to ordinary citizens. By this letter, I req=
uest your consent to present you to the Bank as a close relation of my clie=
nt, so that the funds can be transferred directly to you. Once you receive =
the funds, you will keep 45% for yourself and 45% will be transferred to m=
e. I will invest my share in a profitable venture in your country using you=
r guidance. The remaining 10% will be for any charity organization of your =
choice in your country.
This claim is straightforward and will be carried out under proper directi=
ves that will protect you from breaking any laws. I kindly request you to k=
eep the details of my proposal confidential because of
its nature for total success.
=

Further information about the process and documents will be provided to
you upon your reply.
Best regards,
Attorney James Williams
Banking, Finance Specialist and conveyances
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Copyright =A9 2024 Williams Law Firm. All rights reserve

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