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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: Miss Mariam Dim <mariam@dim.com>
Reply-To: missmariam_dim@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:21:03 -0500
Subject: Letter of assistance from your sister, PLS READ & REPLY


Letter of assistance from your sister, PLS READ & REPLY

Dear beloved,

How are you today and your family, I am a citizen of Sudan but
currently staying
in Burkina Faso. My name is Miss Mariam Dim Deng, 25years old originated from
Sudan. I got your E-mail address/profile through my
internet search from your country when I was searching for a good and trust
worthy person who will be my friend and I believe that it is better we get to
know each other better and trust each other because I believe any good
relationship will only last if it is built on truth and real love.My
father Dr.
Dominic Dim Deng was the former Minister for SPLA Affair sand Special
Adviser to
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan for Decentralization.

My father Dr. Dominic Dim Deng and my mother including other top Military
officers and top government officials had been on board when the plane crashed
on Friday May 02, 2008. You can read more about the crash through the below
site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7380412.stm After the burial of my
father, my uncles conspired and sold my father’s properties to a Chinese
Expatriate and live nothing for me.

On a faithful morning, I opened my fathers briefcase and found out the
documents
which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank in Burkina
Faso with my
name as the next of kin. I traveled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money so
that I can start a better life and take care of myself.


On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person
told me that
my fathers instruction to the bank was the money is release to me only
when I am
married or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I
have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not
betray my trust.

But rather take me as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon
revealing myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say that my mind
convinced me that you are the true person to help me.

More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to
your country because my uncle has threatened to assassinate me. The amount is
$10.4 Million with some kilo of gold and I have confirmed from the finance
security bank in Burkina Faso. 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 30% of the total money for your
services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As
soon as I
receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into action
immediately.
In the light of the above, shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your
ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.
PLEASE REPLY ME TO {missmariam_deng2016@yahoo.fr}

Sincerely yours,
Miss Mariam Dim DENG}




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