419 scam: Martins <rose_102martins@yahoo.co.jp> Dearest in Christ,

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "trunk box" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Martins <rose_102martins@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: rose_222martins@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:19:25 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dearest in Christ,

Mrs Rose Martins
Dearest in Christ,

I know that this mail may reach you by surprise. As we don't know ourselves
previously.I am the above name person. I am married to (Mr.EDWARD MARTINS)
who work with Ambassador of Philippine for nineteen years here in Cote
D'Ivoire. We were married for fifteen years without a child. He died in
December 27th 2008 after a brief illness that lasted for only two weeks.

Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my
matrimonial home which the Bible is against. but When my late husband was alive, he deposited the sum of $7.3Musd (Seven Million Three Hundred Thousand U.S.Dollars) in cash concealed in a trunk box and deposits it with a Security
Company in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire. which he declare and register it as family
valuables.

Meanwhile, i have not tell anybody about this money. I am telling you about
it reason that i want you to assist me use the fund for the work of GOD.
Even do you are not a Christian. that is not a problem to me what i want is
for you to use it and help the helpless people around you to help the
orphanages, widows, and motherless children Recently, my Doctor told me that i
have serious sickness which is Cancer problem.The one that disturbs me most
is my stroke sickness Having known my condition I decided to donate this
fund to you to utilize this money for charity work.

I also want you to know that this matter is %100 RISK FREE because I have
all the deposit documents with me. all I needs is your seriousness to handle
this matter with all your mind, So please i am waiting for your urgent
reply so that i will give you all the information about this money .

Your information is requested.

(1) Your Full name...................
(2) Your Full address................
(3) Your telephone/Fax Numbers.......

Remain Blessed always
Mrs Rose Martins.

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