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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: Juliet Attah <attah_juliet2011@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:21 +0000
Subject: Dear Respectful One

Dear Respectful One

I humbly write to solicit for your partnership and assistance in the
transfer and investment of my inheritance funds (USD 9.5M) Nine Million
Five Hundred Thousand U.S Dollars from my late father who died
mysteriously. It was very evident that he was poisoned to death. In my
culture, when a man dies, if he does not have a male child, the brother
shares his property leaving the wife and the daughters empty handed. This
is the exact case with me as I am the only daughter of my father.

I lost my mother when I was barely a year old and my father refused to
re-marry another wife despite all persuasion by friends and relatives,
because he felt solely responsible for my mother's death, as he only
concentrated on his business that he rarely pays attention to
domestic/family affairs But he ensured that I had everything that I wanted.
It was as a result of this that he made me the next of kin to his fund
deposit with the bank and stated that in the event of any eventuality, I
should have a direct access to the funds only when I am twenty-five years
of age otherwise, I should have a guardian/partner to intercede on my
behalf for the release of the funds to me. Unfortunately, he passes away
and I am twenty years of age currently.

I had discussions with the director of international remittance unit of the
bank where my father deposited the funds and I was assured t hat once I
have someone who would be honest and willing to receive the funds on my
behalf for the purpose of investments in overseas, they shall commence all
proceedings to effect the release and transfer of the funds into the
person's designated account. Once you signify your interest to partner with
me, I shall be giving you the bank's contact details so you request for the
release and transfer of my inheritance fund into your nominated bank
account for investment
purpose and I can join you to continue my education.

PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY
Your urgent response will be appreciated
Talk to you more sincerely.
Regards
>From Miss. Juliet Attah

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