419 scam: Miriam Esso <mail2miriamesso.gh1995@gmail.com> Dearly Beloved,

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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. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Miriam Esso <mail2miriamesso.gh1995@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mail2mrsmiriamesso@mail.com
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:56:42 +0000
Subject: Dearly Beloved,

Dearly Beloved,

I am Mrs Miriam Esso, the wife of Late Mr.Kone William.Esso, who was
recently murdered in the land dispute in Ivory Coast,Before the death of my
husband,He had taken me and my daughter to REPUBLIC OF GHANA. during the
African farmers day summit held in REPUBLIC OF GHANA. to deposit the sum
of US$2.5 Million (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars), in one of the accredited security company, as if he foresaw the
looming danger in Ivory Coast.

This money was deposited in a box as gold bars and family valuables to
avoid much demurrage from the Security Company, this amount was meant for
the purchase of new machines and chemicals for the farms and establishment
of a new farm in Zimbabwe. This land problem came when Ivorian President
Mr. Laurent Gbagbo introduced a new Land Act reform which wholly affected
the local farmers.

This resulted to the killing and mob action by Ivorian war veterans and
some lunatics in the society. In fact, a lot of people were killed because
of this land reformed Act for which my husband was one of the victims, It
is against this background that, I and my only surviving daughter decided
to transfer my husband money to a foreign country since the law of REPUBLIC
OF GHANA. prohibits refugees from opening any bank account or to be
involved in any financial transaction throughout the territorial zones of
REPUBLIC OF GHANA.

All I seek for is an honest person, whom I can entrust my future and that
of my family, I must also let you know that this transaction is 100% risk
free, me and my daughter have agreed to offer you 30% of the total sum for
your assistance, and the rest will be for me and my daughter to continue
her education and Invest in your country. Upon your response, I shall then
provide you with more details and relevant documents that will help you
understand the transaction. Please send me your confidential telephone
number for easy communication.

Thanks for your mutual co-operation while I expect your soonest response.
Best Regards,
Mrs Miriam Esso

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