419 scam: Annick Jean <annickj2014@gmail.com> Hi Dearest.

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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:
- "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)
- "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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Annick Jean <annickj2014@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Annick Jean <anndeafxx1@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 May 2016 21:57:47 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Hi Dearest.

Hi Dearest.
I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs. Jean Yao, My father was a highly reputable business magnate who operated in the capital of during his days.I'm a deaf girl but i can speak little with sign language.
It is sad to say that my father passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad in the year 12th.February 2015.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who traveled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!
My mother died when I was just 6 years old,and since then my father took me so special.
Before his death on February 12 2015 he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of Seven million,Five hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$7.5 Million) left in a Security Company, that he used my name as the only daughter for the rightful beneficiary of the consignment box that contains the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned.
He also gave an out standing instruction to the company that the Consignment must be sealed and well kept until i ask for it. and it was deposited as an atifact to avoid problem or tampering by the officers of the company.before use,
I am just 22 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds and after the transaction i will come and live with you as a partner and i'm ready to do anything of your choice.
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 and i wished to invested under your care with your advise please. I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your partner?
2. Can I completely trust you that you can not betray me?
3.What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your control while i come over and finalize my education?
Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible Immediatly i confirmed you willingness then i will send to you my picture.And i will need your own pictures as well.
Your's Sincerly Deaf Girl,
Miss Annick Jean

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