419 scam: MORRIAM ADEL <morriamad@gmail.com> MISS MORRIAM ADEL

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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:
- "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us 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)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22540142194 (Cote d'Ivoire, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: MORRIAM ADEL <morriamad@gmail.com>
Reply-To: morriamadel@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:16:06 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: MISS MORRIAM ADEL

MISS MORRIAM ADEL

BUNGALOW OF PEACE

RUE 1000 HENRI AV.

ILOT 88, LOT 0081

COCODY -ABIDJAN

ABIDJAN- IVORY -COAST.

TEL: +225 4014 2194

Dearest One,

Many thanks for your understanding, I appreciate your kind gesture to find time to chat with me.First and foremost and brief self introduction,I am Morriam Adel,23years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Solomon Adel .

My father was a highly reputable busnness magnate-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the capital of Ivory coastduring his days It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 12th.Feb. 2011.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time.But God knows the truth!

My mother died when I was just 11 years old,and since then my father took me so special. Before his death on Febuary 12 2011 he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told her that he had a sum of $8.5 million US DOLLARS (Eight million five hundred thousand USD)deposited in a suspence account with one of the local banks here in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

He also said he used my name to Deposit the fund with the bank as his only daughter, as well as the next of kin to the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business assocaites, That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will transfer this money to and use it for investment purposes.

I want you to assist me in clearing this fund into your account overseas as a beneficiary of the fund,and also use it for an ivestment purpose.

I am just 23 years old and a high school leaving certificate holder and really don't know what to do.Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.

Dearest one,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter or your wife ?

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 account?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible, as well I will like you to forward your private telephone and fax number if you are willing to have the relevant documents to confirm the existence of the fund for verification from the bank and to confirm the authenticity of my proposal to you also for easy communication.

Thank you so much.

My sincere regards

Miss Morriam Adel

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