419 scam: ECitic bank <test@nozomi-am.com> overdue funds claim

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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.
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: ECitic bank <test@nozomi-am.com>
Reply-To: mpchan1656@gmail.com
Date: 24 Sep 2024 09:26:12 -0700
Subject: overdue funds claim

Hello, I hope this message finds you in good health. I am a banker with a financial institution here in China, and I am reaching out to discuss an opportunity that I believe will be of immense benefit to both of us. I have come across an unclaimed inheritance fund, and due to the unfortunate demise of the depositor and their family several years ago, I propose to designate you as the next of kin to this fund. Please be assured that this transaction will be conducted under a legitimate arrangement, ensuring full compliance with the legal requirements of both your country and China. The funds in question are currently held in a suspense account at our bank. I seek your cooperation to facilitate this transaction. If you are interested, kindly provide the following information at your earliest convenience to enable our attorney to initiate the necessary legal procedures for the fund's transfer: Full Name: Address: Telephone Number: Age: Gender: Occupation: I look forward to your prompt response. Yours sincerely, [Treasury Department] Ecitic Bank of China

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