419 scam: "Dr.Edmonsou Martin" <monti.michele.80@alice.it> Dear friend

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "martinedmonsou@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Edmonsou Martin" <monti.michele.80@alice.it>
Reply-To: martinedmonsou@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2017 22:00:25 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Dear friend

Dear friend,
With good purpose of health, I write to seek for your partnership as after a long search for a reliable and competent person in your country's chambers of commerce. After much reflection, I decided to contact you to seek for your cooperation and partnership in my investment plan in your country which will benefit you and myself. I know that this mail will come to you as a surprise, but please do not be discouraged with my proposal as I have plan for long time investment which am sure will benefit both parties as I will rely on your advice and direction to proceed in any investment we are venture into.
I will like to use this opportunity to assure you that this transaction is 100% risk free as the fund that is to be invested belong to me personally which I have long time deposited with a financial house, Understand that all I needed from you is your legal corporation and direction as well your partnership and honesty. Please take note of this, your attention will be needed in person where we will meet in person, also for you to see things yourself before moving funds to your country.
Meanwhile, should you have an already existing company which you wish to expand or in need of loan, I am more than ready to work with you as well. If youâ€™re interested to working with me, as you reply to this mail please include a scan copy of your international passport or any valid identity including reconfirmation of your full name and direct contacts for an effective communication as we proceed.
martinedmonsou@outlook.com
I wait your prompt response soonest. Thanks and God bless, Martin Edmonsou. Can we work together?

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