419 scam: Esther Asare <excel.princess@yahoo.com> Business relationship

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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. )
- ",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)
- "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: Esther Asare <excel.princess@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: estherasareforlove@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:13:39 -0500
Subject: Business relationship

Hello sir It is my pleasure to be in contact with you. my name is Esther 27yrs old, i live in Accra Ghana. sir pleas why i contacted you is that i am looking for some one who can help me go into investment, some one who is trust worthy and some one who will not be tread me in future. i have US$20,000,000.00 inherit from my late father as an only child. my father was murdered in the year 2009, he was a gold business man here in Ghana. he was the Best man i have ever Loved he is so caring,loving,God fearing,respectful and responsible father but i trusted and Believe in God and I know God is Doing is Things In his Own way may his sole rest in piss. well sir pleas i am bagging you to help me invest this money in your country or any country of your choice.my late father deposited US$20,000,000.00 dollars cash in a security company here in Ghana.i have no body to trust here my country anymore.Now I want a guardian out side Ghana where I can transfer this fund and equally come over to stay. ! This is because I have suffered a lot in my life after the death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. My dear,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 friend? 2. Can I completely trust you? 3. What percentage of the total amount will be good for you after the money is in your position? Please, Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible, I am looking forward to hear from you,please do not turn me down because you are the Gods sent that can help me out. Thank you so much yours in love Esther,

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