419 scam: Edward Sanogo <alitarhoun@gmail.com> Waiting to hear from you

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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:
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Edward Sanogo <alitarhoun@gmail.com>
Reply-To: edwardsanogo@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2023 09:00:34 -0800
Subject: Waiting to hear from you

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Good day,

I really know there is absolutely going to be a great doubt and
distrust in your heart in respect of the email sent to you, coupled
with the fact that so many miscreants and impostors (scammers) have
taken possession of the internet to facilitate their nefarious deeds,
thereby making it extremely difficult for genuine and legitimate
business class persons to get attention and recognition.

I am Mr. Edward Sanogo from Burkina Faso a Minister confide
on me to look for a foreign partner who will assist him to invest the
sum of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000) in your country.

He has investment interest in mining, exotic properties for
commercial resident, development properties, hotels and any other
viable investment opportunities in your country. your
recommendation will be highly welcomed.

Hence your co -operation is highly needed to actualize this
investment project I wait for your prompt response.
Sincerely yours
Mr Edward Sanogo

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