419 scam: Martial Akakpo <contactscpmakakpo@gmail.com> From Martial Akakp

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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:
- "million 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned 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: Martial Akakpo <contactscpmakakpo@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 01:03:58 -0800
Subject: From Martial Akakp

My name is Martial Akakpo, senior advocate to the late Mr, Robert Wilson,
the owner of the seaport servicing company here in Lome,my client and his
family were killed in Lagos super mall during the Political rallies At
least 25 people died when gunmen from terror group boko haram laid siege
to the Mega Plaza shopping center in Lagos.. I have made several inquiries
to locate any of his relatives but have been unsuccessful
.
.I seek your consent to present you as my late client's successor. my late
client before his death Left in a the Bank Three Million United States
Dollars [$3,000,000.00] in Escrow account without beneficiary,Due to the
knowledge that my late client was dead, the leaders of banks wanted to
confiscate the Fund with a foul of policy, because no one had come to
claim the Fund. I am Contacted you to be my partner and work together
with me to have this money transferred out of Lome to your bank account.I
will give you more relevant details as regards to this fund/transaction
as soon as you notify me of your interest.
Thanks
Martial Akakpo

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