419 scam: "faith" <florenceguel@centrum.sk> YOUR ASSISTANCE NEEDED

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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:
- "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "a security company " (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. )
- "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)
- "trunk box" (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)
- "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)
This email message is a orphan scam.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- florenceg78@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "faith" <florenceguel@centrum.sk>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:22:32 +0100
Subject: YOUR ASSISTANCE NEEDED

YOUR ASSISTANCE NEEDED
Reply to Email:Â florenceg78@aol.com
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Attn: Dearest one,
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MY name is Miss Florence Guel, daughter of the former military rulerÂ of Ivory coast who was murdered by agents of this presentÂ government. After my fathers death, all of our properties were seized byÂ the government, and we are still being hunted by agents of thisÂ government. Since I am the onlyÂ surviving member of my family, I haveÂ decided to confide in aÂ reliable person that can help me out of myÂ present situation, based onÂ Â what my late father told me before heÂ died. I am presently seeking political asylum in the Netherlands, and since the law does not permit me on money transaction in such huge amount, I decided to seek for your assistance.
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Before my late father died, he told me about a trunk box that he deposited in a security company in the Netherlands Europe in my name, inside this trunk box is US$25,000,000.00(Twenty-five million United States Dollars Only) and I am the beneficiary of this fortune. This is where I need your help to move this money out for safe keeping in your country where I can invest it.
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My late-father deposited and registered the box as containing family valuables as not to attract the attention of the company's staff or more demurrage bills. I am willing to give 30% to you for your efforts, if you can help me claim this box, 5% will be set aside for what ever expenses that may be in cured in claiming the box. As soon as you agreed to help, the security will forward a goodwill agreement between you and IÂ Â through their Legal department. And all other valid documents as the time of deposit will be forwarded to you as soon as you agree to talk with the security company who are the custodian of the consignment.
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I sincerely hope that you can be kind enough to help me, and as soon as you retrieve the box, I will come over to your country, while you will be in charge of the investment.
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Finally, kindly send me email withÂ your full names/address and telephone number to florenceg78@aol.com to enable the security company contact you.
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I pray that God will give you the wisdom to help Me,
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Thank you very much,
Â
Florence Guel (miss)

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