419 scam: Marina Duffy IKONOMA <marinaduffy20@gmail.com> From: Miss. Marina Ikonoma.Get back to me please

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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:

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. )
- "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)
- ",500,000" (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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Marina Duffy IKONOMA <marinaduffy20@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:07:16 -0800
Subject: From: Miss. Marina Ikonoma.Get back to me please

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From: Miss. Marina

Dear respected one

My warmest greeting to you,

I am Miss Marina Duffy, I inherited an important some from my late
father who died in recent crisis in Syria . I wish to request for your
assistance in investing this sum in lucrative venture or manufacturing
and real estate management in your country. I have seven million, five
hundred thousand United State Dollars. US ($7,500,000) to invest in this
transaction and I require your assistance in receiving the fund in your
account in your country. I will gladly give you some reasonable percent
from the total sum for your assistance.

Before his death on March 2012, He gave me all the necessary legal
documents to the deposit of the fund in the bank, I am 20 years old. 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 reside permanently in your country till such
a time that it will be convenient for me to return back home if I so
desire. This is because I have suffered a lot of setbacks as a result of
incessant political crisis here in Syria. The death of my mother
actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under
your care because I am ignorant of business world.

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 from your heart
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 account

Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
Immediately I confirm your willingness, I will send to you my picture
and also give you more details about me and the bank were my late mother
deposited the fund, so that you can reach the bank and confirm the
existence of the fund as well, because seeing believes.

Awaiting your immediate response and May God bless you.

Best Regards

Miss Marina Duffy

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