419 scam: Forest Chantal <chantalforest11@yahoo.com> From: Chantal Forest

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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:
- "necessary legal documents" (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. )
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found 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.
- chantalforest1@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Forest Chantal <chantalforest11@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: chantalforest1@yahoo.fr
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:32:31 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: From: Chantal Forest

From: Chantal Forest
1891 - A. Abbervill road
London United Kingdom
Email: chantalforest1@yahoo.fr

My beloved,

Good day, May the peace of God be more graceful with you, if you
Please I have a problem and I need your help, I decided that it is
a good thing to write you so that you may bring a support m.

I have a proposal for you-this however is not mandatory and I don '
any manner compel you to honor it if it is against your
will. I am in a state to define your profile and it is to me
prompted to send you this mail, I am Chantal Forest, I have 29 years, am
the only daughter of my late parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forest. My dad
was a pattern of highly reputable companies (a cocoa merchant)
who operated in the capital of Canada and a part of Africa during
of his days. I am sad to say that he died mysteriously
France during one of his business trips abroad on 12th.September
2011. His sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been orchestrated
by an uncle of his who traveled with him at that time.

My father took me so special. Before his death, September 12, 2011, he called
the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of
million seven hundred thousand dollars of the United States. (USD $ 7,700.000) left
in one of the security companies in Africa.

He also told him that he deposited the money in my name, and finally published
a written instruction to his lawyer he said be in possession of all
necessary legal documents to this fund and the security company. I have
just 29 years old and a university undergraduate and really do not know what
do.

This is because I have suffered many setbacks in the wake of the death of my
deceased parents. The death of my father actually bring sadness in
my life.

I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this
Regarding your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated.

Now let me ask you a few questions: -
1. Can you honestly help me as your sister?
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 country

Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you very much.
My greetings to your family,
Chantal Forest

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