Check Scam: Relocation of 25.5 Million Pounds

The following scam communication usually results in a check scam being attempted by the scammer. The check scam takes place when the scam victim attempts to cash a fake check. After the check is cashed, the scam victim sends the money back to the scammer to pay expenses. Paying these alleged expenses will allow the huge fortune to be released to the scam victim. However, when the bank discovers the fake check the money is taken out of the victim’s account. The check scam completes successfully when the scammer receives the money.

In this scam letter, the check scam would happen when the scam victim replies back with the information requested by the scammer. Since the scammer wants the scam victim to nominate a good investment facility, it is possible that the scammer might request the scam victim's bank account information.

Reply Me

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:38 PM
From: "Mr.Victor Achums" Add sender to Contacts To: undisclosed-recipients

Urgent and Reply Me

I write to request your co-operation in my desire to find a foreign partner who will assist me in the relocation and investment of the sum of twenty five million five hundred thousand pounds (25.5 million pounds),which is presently available and in my possession. Presently,I am a serving government functionary in my Native Country.The money was realised from gratification/kickbacks which was received from foreign contractors who executed contracts for my country in the last 2 years.

I am unable to travell out now,so i shall be glad if you can stand as beneficiary to receive this money abroad,and also nominate a good investment facility in your country where the fund will be placed,for profits making.I am offering you 35% of total sum after the transfer. The entire plan and documents of this transaction will be forwarded to you as soon as i receive your positive response. I also want to assure you that there is no risk attached to you in this business.
Mr.Victor Achums

This check scam example is for demonstration purposes only. Do not respond to this scam communication. Report a scam to authorities such as the email service provider and the FBI. Check scams such as these should be identified and avoided. Many check scams are centered on the bank transfer request.