419 scam: "Morine Kurubos" <m_kurubos2009@hotmail.fr> Dearest,

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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:

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)
- "million united states dollars" (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 humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Morine Kurubos" <m_kurubos2009@hotmail.fr>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:28:10 +0100
Subject: Dearest,

Dearest,

Good thing to write you,
we have a proposal for you,we intend to establish with you in your
country which however is not mandatory nor will in any manner compel
you to honour against your will.

Dearest I am Anthony and my sister Morine of our late Parents Mr and
Mrs Kone Kurubos. Our Father was a highly reputable business
magnet-(acocoa merchant)who operated in Abidjan capital of Ivory Coast
during his days.It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in
France during one of his business trips abroad.

Though His sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been
masterminded by an uncle of ours who travelled with Him at that time.
But God knows the truth! Our mother died when we where small ,and
since then our Father took us so special.Before His death; My father
called me and told me that he has the sum of(USD$15.000,000) (FIFTEEN
MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS) deposited with a security company as a
Trunk box in Cote'D Ivoire west Africa.

He further told me that He deposited the box with the name of a
business partner while i am the next of kin and that the security
company is not aware that the content of the box is cash. We are just
young 20 and 18 years old and a highy school college people,
with little knowledge of business which is why we are in need of a
partner whom will assist us to get this fund released for investments
in his or her country while I proceed with our
education.

Dear,We are in a sincere desire of your humble assistance on this
regard, and your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated.
Now
permit us ask these few questions?
1. Can you honestly do this transaction with us?
2.can We completely trust you?
Please,Consider this and get back to us as soon as possible so that we
can
give you the full informations that will be need. And We will want you
to know that you are the frist person we have contacted for this
transaction.

Thank you so much and God bless you abundantly.
Best regards,

Anthony and Morine Kurubos
https://www.lmn.cv.ua

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