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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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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)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: mana MINKAH <manaminkah1@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:49:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: letter of introduction


Dearest One,

I am miss Mana Minkah,19 years old and the only daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Minkah. My father was a very wealthy (Gold dealer) who operated in the capital city of Ghana during his days before he was poisoned to death on one of their outing to discuss on a business on 12th.Febuary 2004.When my mother died on the 21st October 1985, my father took me so special because i am the only child.

Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who traveled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 4 years old, and since then my father took me so special. Before his death on February 12th 2004 he called me at his sick bed side and secretly told me that he has the
sum of Five million, six hundred thousand United States Dollars.(usd 5.600,000) left in the security vault of one of the leading Security company here in Accra the capital city of Ghana Republic.

He further told me that it's because of his wealth that he was poisoned and advised me to seek for a foreigner to help me move this money to a foreign land and live there to continue my education and use the money to establish in the land. I am just 19 years old and really don't know what to do. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant maltreatment from the hands of my father's uncle, the death of my father actually brought sorrows to my life.

I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded because i am helpless my uncles are after my life

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter?
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 possession?

Please, Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
My sincere regards,
I am Mana Minkah.


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