419 scam: Grace Kigibe Coulibaly <grace.akigbe@rediffmail.com> Traducir) Personal Letter, From Mrs, Grace I Coulibaly.

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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:
- "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)
- "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)
- "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)
- "keep it confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Grace Kigibe Coulibaly <grace.akigbe@rediffmail.com>
Reply-To: madam_angelgk35@ymail.com
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:22:57 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Traducir) Personal Letter, From Mrs, Grace I Coulibaly.

Traducir) Personal Letter, From Mrs, Grace I Coulibaly.

From: Mrs. Grace I Coulibaly

Accra-Ghana West Africa

presently leaving as a Refuge.

Dear,

With due respect and humility I write you this letter which I believe
would be of great assistance to me and my son. I am Mrs Grace I.
Coulibaly the wife of the late General. Ibrahim. K Coulibaly of the
blessed Memory. Prior to my Husband assassination, he was General
Commander, Commando Invisible of IVORY COAST. Few days before my husband
death, he instructed me to move out of IVORY COAST and also to go in
his underground strong room where the documents of money he has
deposited in a security company in ACCRA, GHANA in one trunk box as
family valuables and treasures with the name of my son (Simon Coulibaly)
as the beneficiary. He told us the amount is US $ 8,000,000.00- (Eight
million United States Dollars) and Some GOLD and DIAMOND which is inside
the box. We managed to escape to ACCRA the republic of GHANA through
the help of a trawler.

As our traveling document was all sized. For your information, the
security company did not know the real content of the box and we do not
wish them to know until this money is move to your country. Also note,
the last time i met with the Director of the security company, he told
me that they are in collaborated with diplomat if your business/ work
does not permit you to come, but if you wish, you may instruct them to
cargo the consignment down to your country through there diplomatic
services, That is, if you will be fair to us. Since the death of my
husband i have be down with sickness, but for now; i thank God for what
he has done for me and my son.

As the box was deposited in the security company as family valuables and
treasures. Meanwhile, I'm planning to investment in your country and
mostly for the future of my son. I want you to please assist us to claim
the box from the security company here in GHANA, where l am presently
in refuge camp. We have it in mind to reward you for your assistance
with a certain percentage which will be discussed as soon as we hear
from you. Do not hesitate to send me e-mail immediately you receive this
letter to enable us proceed in earnest towards retrieving the box.

Also why we proceed i would want you to arrange for my traveling to meet with you.

Finally, please ensure that no one else knows about this money as it is
only I, my son, yourself knows about this money. Please keep it
confidential for my security. May god bless you as you assist me.

I am looking forward to hear from you as soon as possible.

Mrs. Grace I K Coulibaly

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