Anatomy of an Inheritance Scam: First Email

Not it gets to be interesting. The scammer really seems convincing  as he delves into the minute details of the plot, beginning with how my name will be registered with the bank's database. What is interesting is that the name he uses/ steals is that of an actual bank employee, whose ID and passport he sends with this email. If you look at the attached files, they seem to be authentic. How he was able to get them, I can only imagine.  

Here's his first email:

Dear friend

It was a pleasure meeting you and having you willing to proceed with this transaction with me. First, i should let you know that this is not a hoax or any kind of joke. I am freely giving you my full details hoping that you will not betray me in any way. My name is Mr. __________, I work with United Overseas Bank PLC; and currently the director of the Audit and Risk management section of the Bangkok branch Thailand. Sincerely, I am not sure of your reaction over this proposal with someone you have never met or have an existing relationship with. I thank you very much for your mature understanding of this.

You should know that it is not always mandatory that you have a relationship with a person before you can stand as the next of kin. I only need your sincere cooperation since I could not find the relatives to my client and my bank management have not noticed this account and no one has come for the claim. Our bank verification exercise is coming soon and I want us to finalize all the processes with the bank and make the transfer before the verification exercise because the bank might notice the account during the verification exercise as it is currently dormant.

I will send to you a copy of the deposit voucher issued to late Mr. Allen when the fixed deposit agreement was made with my bank as at when needed by the bank for security reasons. The information on the deposit is also indicated in the voucher. This transaction requires a great trust, sincerity and dedication from your side since you are standing as the next of kin to receive the fund in your bank account till i come over to meet with you for my share of the money. I believe the sharing ratio is accepted by you and a fair deal. I want you to understand that this transaction is 100% risk free and legally protected once you adhere strictly to my instruction and keep everything confidential between you and i.

At first, i will proceed with the registration of your information/data especially a copy of your ID passport or driving license with the supreme court of Thailand to obtain a court permit on your behalf as the only relative and heir to the claim and thereafter draft an application letter for claim which you shall send to United Bank of oversea requesting for the fund transfer. I have concluded my feasibility studies long ago and there is no reason to panic because I have come across such an opportunity severally and could not get anyone to cooperate. I will take care of giving you all the related information of the account which the bank may need from you . The first step is to register your information with our bank database and further the procurement of the relevant information and register all through the federal supreme court registrar. I further wish to notify you that our bank has access to transfer to any bank in your country provided all the account details are correctly submitted.

I will require you to send me the following information for the beginning of this transaction. Attached is a copy of my passport and Work Id


*Your Full Names:

*Date Of Birth:

*A Copy Of Your Passport Or Driving License:

*Occupation:

*Current Address:

*Telephone Number:


After receiving the information above, and concluding with the details and registration with our bank database and court, I will forward an application letter on your behalf for a claim which you shall forward to my bank. It was my dream to have my personal company and I believe that God has answered my prayers by creating this great opportunity. Please treat this transaction with maximum confidentiality.

I await your urgent response.

Mr. ______________

 

  

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