419 scam: wwll <wwllxx05@gmail.com> Good Day From William.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: wwll <wwllxx05@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:16:41 +0000
Subject: Good Day From William.

Good Day,

My name is William Patrick from Ivory coast. I am the only Son of Mr & Mrs
Richard Patrick, I want you to help me and my younger sister invest in your
country.

I lost my mother at the age of 10, My father was poisoned to death during
the war here in Cote D'Ivoire. Before the death of my late father he made a
deposit of 4.5 million dollars and he made me the beneficiary ( next of
kin).

But due to the political problem here and the reason behind my parents
death; I will not wish to invest here, So I want you to assist me transfer
this fund to your country for investment purpose.

As for your kind assistance, I am willing to offer you 20% of the total sum
after the successful end of the transaction.

Contact me back if you are interested in assisting me, I will give you more
details.
Yours sincerely,

William Patrick

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