419 scam: mariam mariammamadu <mariammamadu.100115@msn.com> RE:MISS MARIAM MAMADU

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us 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)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mamadumariam2011@yandex.ru (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: mariam mariammamadu <mariammamadu.100115@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mamadumariam2011@yandex.ru>
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:27:30 +0000
Subject: RE:MISS MARIAM MAMADU

RE:MISS MARIAM
MAMADU

mamadumariam2011@yandex.ru

I'm writing you this message with humility
and respect for I know this message will come to you as suprise. First and
foremost and brief self introduction,I am Mariam Mamadu ,21years old and the
only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs. Robert Mamadu.

My father was
a highly reputable business magnate-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the
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 year 12th.Feb. 2006.Though his
sudden
death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an
uncle of his who travelled with him at that time.But God knows the
truth!

My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my
father took me so special. Before his death on Febuary 12 2006 he called me and
discIose to me that he had a sum of $10.5 million US DOLLARS (Ten million five
hundred thousand USD)deposited in a suspence
with one of the security company
here in Abidjan,Ivory Coast.

He also said he used my name
to Deposit the fund with the security company as his only
daughter, as well as the next of kin to the fund. He also explained to me that
it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business assocaites,
That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will
transfer this money to and use it for investment purposes.

I want you to
assist me in clearing this fund into your country as a beneficiary of the
fund,and also use it for an investment purpose.

I am just 21 years old
and a high school leaving certificate holder and really don't know what
to
do.Now I want an patner overseas where I can transfer this funds. This is
because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political
crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my
life.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can you
honestly help me as your sister or partner?

2. Can I completely trust
you?

3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for
you after the money is in your
home?

Dearest one,I am in a sincere
desire of your humble assistance in this regards Your suggestions and ideas will
be highly regarded.

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as
possible to indicate your interest in my proposal. Thank you so much and awaits
to hear back from you soonest.

mamadumariam2011@yandex.ru

My sincere regards,
Mariam Mamadu

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