419 scam: Monica Smith <monicasmitho267@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:

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:
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
- monica.smith@writeme.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Monica Smith <monicasmitho267@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2022 02:26:55 +0100
Subject: hello

Greetings,

I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Smith. My
father was a highly reputable business man who operated in the capital of
Ivory coast during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away
mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad on the 12th
September 2010. Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to
have been masterminded by an uncle of his who traveled with him at that
time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and
since then my father has treated me so special. Before his death on
September 2010, he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Five
Million, Seven Hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$5,700,000.00)
left in a 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 and legal documents to this fund with the bank. I am just
21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to
do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer these 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. This is because I have suffered a lot of setbacks as a result of
the incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast. 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 the business world.

I am in a sincere desire for your humble assistance in this regard. 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, I will send
to you my Picture and also inform you of more details involved in this
matter. Reply back to me at monica.smith@writeme.com

Kind Regards,
Miss Monica Smith

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