419 scam: "Miss VICKY R. FAHED" <vickifahad@gmail.com> Hello Dearest Ing. Alfonso Arellano,

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "necessary legal documents" (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. )
- "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.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- vickifahad@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Miss VICKY R. FAHED" <vickifahad@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2017 09:50:55 +0100
Subject: Hello Dearest Ing. Alfonso Arellano,

Hello Dearest Ing. Alfonso Arellano,

Greetings and how are you doing today? Hope fine. I would like to use this
opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Miss VICKY R. FAHED, From
Republic of Benin, West Africa. I was born and brought up in the United
Kingdom where I had my Primary and Secondary Education. My late parents are
Mr. and Mrs. Adigoun Regis FAHED, my father was a highly reputable business
magnet who operated in Benin Republic and European continent 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 him who traveled with
him at that time, because of some land dispute they are having, But God
knows the truth of everything. My mother died when I was just 8yrs old, and
since then my father took me so special and I am too dear to him.

Before his death, he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Eight
Million Seven Hundred Thousand Euros (8.700, 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 legal
documents of the fund with the bank.

I am 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what
to do. Now I want an account overseas where this fund can be transferred
and after the transaction I will come and reside permanently in your
country and establish myself in a solider lucrative business.

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 immediately I
confirm your willingness, here is one of my Pictures and also inform you
more details involved in this matter.

Contact me via Email: vickifahad@gmail.com

Kind Regards,
Miss VICKY R. FAHED.
Email: vickifahada@outlook.com

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