419 scam: Anita <lucenamanimtim@voila.fr> Attention Please,

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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:
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Anita <lucenamanimtim@voila.fr>
Reply-To: anitacoulibaly_11@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:47:27 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Attention Please,

Attention Please,

Greetings, I know my message will come to you as a surprise because we don'tknow each other yet but nevertheless, i am writing with the greatest delight and respect, believing you will receive these message in good condition of health. Please do not wonder how or why I came to you because I don't have any choice regarding the situation here in my country.

my father (Chife Oliver Coulibaly) was assassinated and our House looted and burnt down completely, as a result of the post Electoral crisis here in my country November 2010.

Because my Father was supporter of former regime and opposition party to (Mr. Alassane Ouattara) a presidential candidate who declared himself a Winner against (S.E.M. Laurent Gbagbo)The former president, following the election of 28th November 2010.Thank God i was not at home when the incident occured.You can read more of the situation here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11916590

The situation is calm, after the capture and arrest of former leader President Laurent Gbagbo after months of fighting and chaos in my country.Presently my life is in danger, because they are still searching for and killing relatives of the supporters of former regime. I have to move to a safer location for safety.

please, I need your urgent and confidential assistance torelocate over to your country with my Inheritance/Legacy worth of $ 9,500,000 .00 deposited in one security company which was inside the trunk box and the deposit details are with me, as I am the next of kin to my late father.

I am willing to offer you good percentage from the total fund if only you are willing to give me your full support. As i want you to help me in the investment and management of the fund into lucrative business in your country, and make arrangement for me to relocate and come and complete my education. I want you to be my Trustee. Partner and Guardian.

Once i get response from you, give you more detail about me and how the fund will be transfer to you,
thanks and God bless you!

Best Regards
Miss Anita Coulibaly

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