419 scam: "Mrs.Fatimata Ouedraogo" <ouedraogofatimata817@gmail.com> Mrs. Fatimata Ouedraogo

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

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Fatimata Ouedraogo" <ouedraogofatimata817@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 18:36:13 -0800
Subject: Mrs. Fatimata Ouedraogo

My Dear Friend,
My name is Mrs. Fatimata Ouedraogo, I am the Finance Accounting Manager
of (UBA) bank, Burkina Faso, West Africa. I have a transaction worth
US$10,500,000.00 for transferring into your care for our mutual benefits,
so I need your assistance with 100% cooperation to realise this task.
Further details about the fund, its source and the administrative procedure
to transfer this fund into your receiving bank account shall be made known
to you immediately as I have your positive response,
1) Are you capable of handling this fund?
2) Sincerely speakingâ€¦â€¦Can I trust you?
Then if you are capable and I can trust you send me the below information
(1) Your full Names:
(2) Your occupation:
(3) Your Nationality:
(4) Your Age:
(5) Your complete Address:
(6) Your Private Telephone Number for easy communication:
(7)A copy of your photo or international passport so that I will know you:

Yours Faithfully
Mrs. Fatimata Ouedraogo

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