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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: "nadine sankara" <nadine_sankara12@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:09:08 +0000
Subject: My Last Wish

Dear, My Last Wish

I greet you in the Name of GOD.

I am MRS NADINE SANKARA from BURKINA FASO. I am married to Late
MR.USMAN SANKARA of blessed memory who was oil explorer in Kuwait and
Brunei for fifteen years before he died in the year 2000.We were
married for twelve years without a child. He died after a brief
illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both
devoted to our God and respect other who serves Him.

Since his death, I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid
problems. When my late Husband was alive he Deposited the sum of
$10.5million (Ten Million, Five Hundred thousand U.S Dollars) in a
Security Company in burkina faso. The money is deposited as Family
Valuables/Treasure for security and family reasons.

Recently, my doctor told me that I have less than three months to live
due to my cancer problem, and this lead to a stroke attack which
bother me most though because I cannot move as I use to. Having known
my condition I decided to entrust this fund to either a philanthropic
organization or devoted individual that will utilize this money the
way I am going to instruct herein. 30% of the US$10.5million (US$3.150
million) goes to you to ensure that you are prepared for the task
ahead, 60% of the US$10.5million (US$6.300 million) will be used in
all sincerity to fund philanthropic organization, orphanages, widows
and 5% of the will go to the family Attorney who will prepare the
Authorization and the balance 5% sent to me to at least prepare for my
funeral and off-set my medical bills.

I am taking this decision because I don't have any child or devoted
relations whose behavior has left much to be desired while I am ill
and above all I don't want a situation where this money will be used
in an unGodly manner, hence this bold decision.Since my health is
Retrogressing by the minute, you will have to send your POSTAL
ADDRESS, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER AND FAX and a little details about
yourself, because I got your address from the internet after a
thorough search.

As soon as I receive this information from you I will make arrangement
to prepare the Authorization through the family Attorney for you to
get Possession of the Deposit. As soon as I receive your reply to my
confidential email address:
nadine_sankara12@yahoo.com

and the authorization is given to you by me, I will give you the name
and contact of the Deposit Security Company where the money was
deposited in Canada, for claims to the funds.Until I hear from you, I
pray that this letter bring you and your family good tiding while my
dreams to help Humanity rest squarely on your shoulders.May the
Almighty God continue to guide and protect you.

Remain Blessed,
MRS NADINE SANKARA.

NOTE; Your reply should be forwarded to my Confidential email address:
nadine_sankara12@yahoo.com

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