419 scam: Mary Johnson <johnsonmaryj11@yahoo.com.ph> Dear,

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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:
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Mary Johnson <johnsonmaryj11@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: j_maryjohnson@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:37:38 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Dear,

Dear,

I would like to use this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Miss Mary Johnson from Abidjan-Ivory Coast in West Africa, and my late parents are Mr and Mrs. David Johnson .My father was a highly reputable cocoa business magnet who operated in the capital of Ivory Coast during his days.
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It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously before the election in 2010, though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by his business associates and this current regime because of his opposition to President Laurent Gbagbo. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.

After his death, I discovered a document covering the sum of Seven million five hundred thousand United State Dollars (USD$7,500,000.00) left in one of the leading banks here in Europe. I have contacted the bank and they have confirm the existence of the fund , the officials told me that he deposited the money in his name, while I am the next of kin to the fund as stated in the bank document. They further inform me that the will co-operate with me.

I am 20 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do, now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds and after tat I will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it will be convenient for me to return back home if I so desire.

This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of unstable political situation here in Ivory coast. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I donâ€™t know about investment-especially of the magnitude this will require.

1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage/commission of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your account?

Please consider my request and get back to me as soon as possible, I give you more information immediately I confirm your willingness to assist me. I await your immediate response.

Sincerely,
Miss Mary Johnson.

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