419 scam: collins edward <collyward2016@gmail.com> PLEASE KINDLY READ AND GET BACK TO ME

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "dormant account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a orphan scam.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22961432727 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- issiakabambafamily0117@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: collins edward <collyward2016@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:04:56 +0100
Subject: PLEASE KINDLY READ AND GET BACK TO ME

Mr Collins Bamba Issiaka,
Greetings My Dearest
My Details as follow
Address:06 BP: 416 ,
Akpakpa PK3 Cotonou
Benin Republic.
+229-61-43-27-27
ISSIAKABAMBAFAMILY0117@gmail.com

How are you today, together with your family, Hope fine? I would like
to use this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Mr Collins
Bamba Issiaka, From Lyon France, And my late parents are Mr. and Mrs.
JAFF BAMBA ISSIKA ; my father was highly reputable business magnet
who operated in Benin Republic, Ghana, Egypt, morocco, Saudi Arabia,
and other European countries during his days.

I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart.
With due respect trust and humanity, I know this mail will come to you
as a surprise since we haven't known or come across each other before,
considering the fact that I sourced your

email contact through the Internet in search of trusted person who can
be trusted and willing to assist me It is sad to say that my Dad
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 my uncle who traveled with him at that time But
God knows

the truth! My mother died when I was just 9yrs 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 twenty one Million seven Hundred thousand
United States

Dollar ($21.7Million US D,) left in dormant account in one of the
leading banks in Benin Republic He further told me that he deposited
the money in His name, and he also gave me all the necessary legal
documents to this fund with the bank.

I am 27 years old Male, 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.

ABOUT MY CHALLENGE WITH THE CLAIMS OVER THE FUNDS ,

first i have visited the Bank severally with 2 of the documents that
was given to me by my late father and the bank attorney

was advising me to get the Hard copy and the (A)AFFIDAVIT OF OATH
(B)COURT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (C)AND CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

CERTIFICATE FROM BENIN HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE and they said i must get
all these above mentioned documents before they will be able to
release the funds to me which i have tried and the fees involve is not
what i can handle alone and i never want my uncle to know about this
very funds as my Dad advice me before his death not to disclose the
hard copy to my uncle as he advice me to apply for a lawyer who will
make the change of depositor names to my names before his painful
death took place ,

As my uncle has not been so good to me as the only child of my late
parent he sold 3 of my fathers buildings and some land just for the
funeral expenses of my Dad and after the funeral he could not give
account of the remaining balance infarct is

a very long story but i am glad that i am alive and i am now in Benin
for the safety of my dear life as i have been shot twice and i believe
my wicked uncle must have hand in my attack simply because i was
trying to recover some of my fathers properties

with him my dear the world is wicked in deed even as i am writing you
this emails my uncle did not know i am here in Benin Republic and i
wish to claim my father funds and then take off from here to any
foreign country were i will find good life and to invest my funds ,

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?

4. For me i will offer you 30% of the total funds after our victory
over the claims

Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible
Immediately I confirm your willingness i will send you my Picture or
identity card and also inform you more details involved in this matter
Reply me on this email for more information:

(ISSIAKABAMBAFAMILY0117@gmail.com)
MOBILE.+229-61-43-27-27

Kind Regards,

Mr Collins Bamba Issiaka

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