419 scam: Mrs Madame Linda <madamelinda2011@gmail.com> Hello

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- ",500,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Madame Linda <madamelinda2011@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Mrs Madame Linda <madame_linda2011@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 03:45:25 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Hello

Dear Friend,

My Greetings to you, with due respect and humility I write you this letter,My name is Mlle Linda Diaz: Iâ€™m an France citizen, Iâ€™m married to a
Ivorian mane Mr. Diaz Henri, Who worked with LDV OIL COMPANY for thirty years before he died in the plane crash, When my late husband was Alive disclosed to me secretly that he deposited sum of $8,500,000.00 (Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars)

This money which is concealed in a metallic trunk box and he used my name to deposit with a security and finance company under a secret arrangement as a family valuables. All the the relevant documents concerning the funds are with me which i shall make available to you upon your confirmation to assist me.

Am presently in a hospital where i have been undergoing treatment blood cancer. And my doctors have said that i have limited days to live i am so scared about it that is whyÂ i am seeking your assistance to secure this fund for the benefit of my only son Sam and his education, and also live with you under your care. I decided to chosen you as my future partner and adviser in whatever business you may choose.
Please i will be expecting your kind response to give you details.
Thanks.
With Love.
Linda Diaz.

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