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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Marice Doudou <marice1984_ci@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: maricedoudou1@yahoo.fr
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:20:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: GREETINGS TO YOU.


Hello Dear,

I believe you will be of great assistance to me that will make the beginning of never-ending relationship and financial transaction for our mutual benefits hence I write with due respect.

I am an orphan being that I lost my parents a couple of months ago. My father was a serving director of the Cocoa exporting board until his death .

He was assassinated last January by the rebels following the political uprising. Before his death he had an account here in Ivory Coast up to the tune of $4.5M which he told the bank was for the importation of cocoa processing machine, and I want you to do me a favour to receive this funds to a safe account in your country or any safer place as the beneficiary.

I have plans to do investment in your country, like real estate and industrial production. This is my reason for writing to you. Please if you are willing to assist me do send in your reply immediately based on the following:
(1) What percentage of this amount do you intend to charge for your assistance, please feel free to express your mind.

(2)Include your private telephone and fax numbers to enhance the confidentiality, which this business demands.

I shall inform you with next line of action as soon as I receive your positive response. 5% of the total money will be set aside for any extra expenditure.

I believed no problem if I come to invest in your country.
Your urgent response through my e-mail for more details I shall be highly appreciated.

Permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me?
2. Can I completely trust you?


Looking forward to receive your response for us to proceed.


Thanks and best regards .
Miss Marice Doudou.




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