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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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Fraud email example:

From: Miss Akoth Njora <anjora1986@gmail.com>
Reply-To: anjoraluv@yahoo.com.co
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:43:57 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Personal Email ( I Need Your Kind Help)




Dear Friend,   I am writing this letter in confidence believing that if it is the wish of God for you to help me, God almighty will bless and reward you abundantly and you would never regret this.
 
My Name is Miss. Akoth Njora, 25 Years Old Female and never married, I am writing this mail with tears and sorrow from my heart asking for your help at this time, I got your contact while searching for a trustworthy someone who will understand my present condition and come to my rescue here in the Mission Refuge Camp here in Burkina Faso. I have passed through pains and sorrowful moments since the death of my father.
 
My father was the Former Minister Kenyan road. And Assistant Minister of Home Affairs Lorna Lobos had been on board the Cessna 210, which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area Kalong’s called, in East Kenya. The plane crashed on the Tuesday 10th, June, 2008. You can read more about the crash-through the website below
Site: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/10/kenya.crash/index.html
 
After my father's funeral, my evil step-mother and uncle had an envious conspiracy against me and sold my father's properties to an Italian expatriate which they selfishly shared the money among themselves and leave nothing for me. One Faithful morning, I Open My father's briefcase and found out the documents which I have huge amount of money deposited in one bank in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I Traveled to Burkina Faso with the documents to Withdraw the money for a Better Life So That I Can take care of myself and start a new life, on my arrival, the Bank Director Whom I met in person Told me that my father's instruction to the bank Is That the money would only be release to me when I am married or present a trustee/Foreigner Who will help me and invest the money overseas. I am in search of honest and reliable person who will help me and stand as my trustee so That I will present him to the Bank for transfer of the money to His/her
bank account overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my Prayers and I believe that you Will Not betray my trust. I put my hope and my trust in you.
 
Though you may wonder why I am so soon Revealing myself to you Without Knowing You, well I will say That my mind convinces me that you May be the true person to help me. More so, I will like to disclose much to you if You Can helps me to relocate to your country because my stepmother Have assonate Threaten to kill me but God did not allow her to achieve her plans. The amount Deposited with my name is ($5.6 Million United State Dollars) and I Have Confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso 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 40% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive showing your positive response I will put your Interest Things into Action Immediately. In the light of the above, I will appreciate an Urgent message Indicating Your Ability and Willingness to handle this transaction sincerely with me.
 
Awaiting your Urgent response. Please do keep this only to your Self for now until the bank will transfer the Fund. I beg you Not to Disclose it till I come over because I am afraid of my wicked stepmother Who Threatened to kill me and Have the money alone, thank God Today That I am out from my country (KENYA) But now In (Burkina Faso ) These Where my father deposited money with my name as the next of Kin. I have the documents for the claims.
 
Please find a place in your heart to read and understand my condition.
 
Thanks and God bless.
Sincerely Yours,
Miss. Akoth Njora

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