This is a classic advance-fee scam, often referred to as a 419 scam.
We strongly advise you not to respond to the email, not to engage with the sender in any way, and to simply delete the message immediately.
The email from „Simo Roger,“ sent from the Gmail address dip.simoroger2@gmail.com, follows the typical pattern used by fraudsters worldwide. It begins with overly formal and flattering language such as „Esteemed Greetings,“ then introduces the sender as a „property and financial affairs Officer“ who claims to be interested in a business discussion. The message is deliberately vague, mentioning an „urgent proposal for investment“ while asking only whether you are open to having a conversation. This is the classic first step designed to build rapport and draw the recipient into further communication.Scams of this type usually progress to elaborate stories involving frozen funds, inheritances, business deals, or lucrative investment opportunities.
Eventually, the scammer will request upfront payments for so-called „taxes,“ „legal fees,“ „transfer costs,“ „facilitation charges,“ or other fabricated expenses. Once any money is sent, the fraudster disappears, often demanding even more payments for new invented problems.
The use of a free, personal Gmail address instead of an official corporate or government domain is another clear warning sign. Legitimate financial officers or investment professionals do not cold-contact strangers through random email accounts with urgent, high-value proposals.This specific email address has already been associated with similar fraudulent schemes in public scam reports. Replying to the message, even just to decline, only confirms that your email address is active and can lead to more persistent and targeted follow-up attempts.
The safest course of action is to ignore the email completely, delete it, and mark it as spam or phishing in your email client. If you continue to receive similar messages, you may wish to report them to your email provider and, depending on your country, to the relevant consumer protection or cybercrime authorities (such as the FTC in the United States at reportfraud.ftc.gov).
Authentic business or investment opportunities never arrive unsolicited in this manner. Real professionals work through verified, regulated channels.
By recognising these red flags early, you protect yourself from potential financial loss and further harassment. If you receive any additional suspicious messages and would like me to check them, feel free to share them here.^
Here is the original mail:
Esteemed Greetings to you.
My name is Simo Roger, and I am a property and financial affairs Officer. I am interested in having a business discussion with you. So please let me know if you are open to having a conversation.
I would appreciate your response.
Regards,
Simo Roger
