419 scam: Miss Reneta Williams <renetawilliams12@outlook.com> Please I Need Your =?UTF-8?Q?Help=2E=E2=80=8F?=

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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:
- ",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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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: Miss Reneta Williams <renetawilliams12@outlook.com>
Reply-To: <missrenetawilliams12@yahoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:45:35 -0700
Subject: Please I Need Your =?UTF-8?Q?Help=2E=E2=80=8F?=

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Good day,

How are you doing today? Hope fine. I would like to use this
opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Miss Reneta Williams, From
Benin Republic, West Africa. And my late parents are Mr.and Mrs. Dikko
Williams, My father was a highly reputable business magnet who operated
in Benin Republic during his days.

It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one
of his business trips abroad. Though his sudden death was linked or
rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who
traveled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died
when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.

Before his death, he called me and informed me that he has the sum of
six Million, United State Dollar (USD$6,000,000.00) left in fixed
deposit account in one of the leading banks in Africa. He further told
me that he deposited the money in my name, and also gave me all the
necessary but legal documents to this fund with the bank.

I am 23 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know
what to do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this
funds and after the transaction I will come and reside permanently in
your country till such a time that it will be convenient for me to
return back home if I so desire.

The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want
to invest the fund under your care because I am ignorant of business
world. 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 from your heart?
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.Immedaitely I confirm your willingness,here is one of my
Picture and also inform you more details involved in this matter.

Kind Regards,
Miss Reneta Williams.

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