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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: Cindy Coulibaly <cindycoulibaly@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:17:42 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: From Ms Cindy


From Ms Cindy

Hello My Dear,



I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart because of war in my country.With due respect, trust and humanity, i appeal to you to exercise a little patience and read through my letter I feel quite safe dealing with you in this important and serious issue, honestly I am writing this email to you with pains, tears and sorrow from my heart, I will really like to have a good relationship with you and I have a special reason why I decided to contact you, I decided to contact you due to the urgency of my situation and I need someone that will help and direct me with my inheritance. The amount is( $7.5 USD )Million United State Dollars, and I have confirmed from the bank in Ivory Coast on my arrival, You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country. However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can complete my studies.



It is my intention to compensate you with 10% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest I will put things into action immediately.



In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.



My name is Miss cindy Coulibaly, 18yrs old female and I currently here in Ivory Coast as a refugee.



Please my dear respond to my message as soon as you receive it.



Hoping to hear from you soon.



Thanks and God bless you.



Miss Cindy

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