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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: "MRS VIVIAN SHANKO" <shanko_family@volny.cz> (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:26:01 +0000
Subject: BONJOUR /AIDE MOI SVP/ I need your help


FROM:MRS VIVIAN SHANKO
AVENUE 12 RUE 14
11PLATEUX ABIDJAN
IVORY COAST
WEST AFRICA
Email: shanko_family@yahoo.fr,

Dear Chosen partner,

I know this proposal letter may come to you as a surprise considering the fact that we have not had any formal acquaintance before,
but all the same I would want you for the sake of God to give this an immediate attention in view of the fact that the security of my live
and possession is at stake .

I am Mrs VIVIAN SHANKO from war ravaged SIERRA LEONE but presently domiciled in Abidjan Ivory coast with my two sons .
My Husband Mr RICHARD SHANKO who before his untimely assassination by the rebels was the Director of SIERRA LEONE
Diamond corporation LDC) .He was killed in our government residential house along side two of my other children ,two house maids
and one government attached security guard, fortunately for I, and my two sons,we were on a week end visit to our home town As
we got the news of the tragedy .We immediately managed to ran into neighbouring Ivory coast for refuge .

As we were coming into this country ,we had some documents of a deposit of $15 500 000 USD (fifteen million five hundred thousand USD )
made by my late Husband in a security and trust company .According to my Husband, he intended to use this fund for his international business
transaction after his tenure in office but was unfortunately murdered .I had located the security company where the money is deposited with the help
of an attorney and established ownership.

please right now ,with the bitter experiences we had in our country and the war still going on especially in diamond area
which incidentally is where we hail from .coupled with the incessant political upheavals and hostilities in this country Ivory coast ,
we desire seriously to leave here and live the rest of our life into a more peaceful and politically stable country like yours Hence this
proposal and request .We therefore wish you can help me in the following regards :

1) To provide me with a good bank account to transfer the money into
2) To help me invest the money into a lucrative business .
3) To assist my two sonsv get a college admission to further their education.

Please I know that , this letter may sound strange and incredible to you but the CNN and the BBC African bulletin normally have it as their major news features .
Therefore for the sake of God and humanity give an immediate positive consideration and reply to me via our e-mail address: <mailto:shanko_family@yahoo.fr>
or call me with my number above.

I will willingly agree to any suitable percentage of the money you will propose as your compensation for your assistance with regards to the above .
Please in view of our .sensitive refugee status and as I am still conscious of my Husband's enemies . I would like you to give this a highly confidential approach .
PLEASE CALL ME IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVED AND FINISHED READING THIS MESSAGE WITH THIS MY DIRECT NUMBER,I AM SERIOUSLY WAITING
FOR YOUR CALL.

Remain Blessed as you come up to help a widow like me.
Yours sincerely,

Mrs VIVIAN SHANKO.






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