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Is this a Fraud??? I have receveid this e.mail from mr. Jerry

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Is this a Fraud??? I have receveid this e.mail from mr. Jerry Koffi

This is not a scam and it’s unfortunate I don’t have any document to
send you because all that was given to me by Fada David is just the
International Certified Bank Draft and all I was instructed to do is
send your draft to your designated address once I received the
delivery cost from you.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Faithfully yours,
Jerry Koffi

Submitted: 12 months ago.
Category: Fraud Examiner
Expert:  Ben Jones replied 12 months ago.


Ben Jones :

Hello and thank you for your question, which I will be happy to assist you with. Please let me know if there is any history to these communications?

Customer :

Yes this are the e.mail that i receive:

Customer :

On 6/25/12, XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX <XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX> wrote: > Traduttore <http://translate.google.it/> > Dear. Mr. Koffi > > I read that you practiced scams on the Internet. > > If this is not true I ask you to send to my e.mail address the relevant > bank records and its exact bank to check everything out with my bank. > > Otherwise I will provide to denounce you to the authorities responsible > for online fraud. > > I look forward to your kind reply. > > Lina > > > Il 25/06/12 09:54, Jerry Koffi ha scritto: >> Attn: Lina Raimondi >> >> Re:Your Draft of US$5M >> >> I write to inform you that your Certified Bank Draft of the sum >> of(Five Million United States Dollars) US$5M is here with this law >> firm. >> >> Fada David who is our client directed us to release this draft to >> you.In this light, you are required to get back to me once you receive >> this message because you will be required to come down to my office >> address as enclosed below for the pick up or in alternative it will be >> sent to you through a special courier delivery with you bearing the >> cost of delivery which I have confirmed to be only US$355 > >

Customer :

I have to wait here your answer???

Ben Jones :

yes I won't be long...

Ben Jones :

This is 100% a scam. Such types of scams, also known as ‘advance-fee fraud’ are unfortunately extremely common these days and many unsuspecting victims fall for them.

The best way to spot these is by identifying certain 'red flags' that are almost always present. The following are the most common hallmarks of such scams:

  • You are contacted, usually out of the blue and promised a large return or reward. You are unlikely to have ever heard of or been involved with the persons/organisations concerned.
  • Before the reward materializes, you are asked to pay a sum of money for various reasons, usually as a clearance fee, administrative costs, taxes, etc. This is the advance-fee part of the scam and often such payments are never required in the circumstances, or even by law.
  • Tempted by the potential return, you send the money in good faith. The usual request is for the money to be sent via some dubious methods (e.g. Western Union, Moneygram, prepaid cards, etc). These are the favoured payment platforms for fraudsters as it is extremely difficult to trace the recipients of payments and also easy to hide behind a fake identity.
  • Once the money has been sent, the fraudster either stops all contact and the reward never materializes, or they return and ask for further payments due to new unsuspected issues that have arisen since the last payment. Unfortunately, many victims fall for this trick again and continue to send payments until they have realised this is a scam, when it is often too late.

If you were due to pay any money or send further information, DO NOT do so. Cease all contact with the other party and do not communicate further with them.

Customer :

Ok perfect with what I do at this point to stop these people??

Customer :

I wait your answer?

Ben Jones :

stoppig them will be rather difficult - they can hide behind the internet and continue to operate for a long time.The best prevention is to be well informed and spot a scam early, which you have done

Customer :

Ok many thanks i can rate and exit ok?

Ben Jones :

yes please, thank you

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Expert:  Ben Jones replied 12 months ago.

Hi [Customer Name],

This is just a quick follow up to see how you are getting on and to check if my advice has been helpful in dealing with your query?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards, Ben

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Customer: replied 12 months ago.

It is absolutely clear and very useful.

sincerely

lina raimondi

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Expert:  Ben Jones replied 12 months ago.

thanks for the update

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