419 scam: linda joy <lindajoy294@gmail.com> From madam linda Joy

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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:
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "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)
- "consignment " (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 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: linda joy <lindajoy294@gmail.com>
Reply-To: joy.linda40@yahoo.com.ph
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2014 23:44:16 +0200
Subject: From madam linda Joy

>From madam linda Joy

Dearest friend,

I am Madam Linda Joy-a citizen of Philippine, widow, and legitimate
heir to the late former Minister of finance who was assassinated for
been working with the ex-president Joseph .E in Philippine.I inherited
a total sum of 8.4 million dollars
from my latehusband, The pressure from my decease husband's family for
this money has compelled me to leave Manila and have the money which
is concealed in a metallic trunk box is deposited with a security and
finance company Togo Lome under a secret arrangement as a family
treasure.This means that the security company does not know the
content of this box that was shipped from the Philippine to Togo Lome
under a diplomatic coverage.My purpose of asking for your assistance
boil down to the fact that I don't want my late husband's family to be
aware or name involve, and the deposit statement of the box authorized
the company to make this box available for shipment on request only to
my foreign business representative, though unnamed.Hence I want you to
contact the the security company as my business partner / associate,
after receiving the prove
from me to enable the company release the consignment to you
diplomatically, while I join you on the arrival of the box.I have paid
all demurrage ,storage charges and the shipment fee, all you need do
is to help me contact the security company and introduce yourself as
my business partner / associate ,requesting the shipment of the box to
your address which you will provide. And as soon as Diplomatic
shipping agent approved the shipment and tell you the arrival date of
the box then I will join you to give you 20% of the money instantly
before I go on with the proposed investment in your domain provided is
secured and investment friendly. Please if you are interested and
willing to represent me as my business partner / associate
kindly write me as soon as possible. I awaits your urgent response.

Best wishes
Linda Joy

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