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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: N'GORAN SOLANGE <adjafatoumata_charles@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:59:16 +0100 (CET)
Subject: To whom it may concern(Madam N'Goran Solange)


To whom it may concern

I am Madam N'Goran Solange, from Ivory coast in west africa presently i am in a specialist hospital in Ghana also in West Africa under going medical treatment because i'm a cancer patient. I was married to late Mr.Charles Bangura N'Goran who was a Contractor with the Government of Cote D'Ivoire before his untimely death in the year 2000 after a brief illness, We were married for many years with only a male child Since his death I decided not to remarry again nor have a child outside my matrimonial home,When my late husband was alive,he deposited a sum of $12 Million US Dollars with a prime Bank in my country Ivory coast, presently this money is still in the custody of the said Bank unclaim, i have the proved documents in my possession as the Next of Kin to the said funds.


Recently, due to my ill health, my Doctor disclosed to me that, it is very likely that my life will not be too long, due to the kind of sickness that i have (Cancer).Having known the condition of my health. I decided that i will donate this funds or create a foundations abroad for the money to go to the charity organizations as i need a trust worthy person to stand as a co-beneficiary also as a trustee to claim this funds from the bank.

The person will then open a foundation in my name to help the less previllage in the society such as orphanages/old people home and widowers. the Bible made us to understand that "Blessed is the hand that giveth". l took this decision because the holy ghost spirit has directed since i've given my life to God also as a good Christian. so this is why I am taking this decision.

As soon as I receive your acceptance letter to assist in this my proposal,I shall give you all the full contact of the Bank and appoint you the co-beneficiary and issue a Power of Attorney to you to act on my behalf. Also draw out an understnading Agreement to protect your compesation fee of 15% percent of the total amount for your assistance.

My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth. As my spirit chooses you i do hope that you will accept this offer with good faith and the leave the rest for God to do for us. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein also sent me by return mail your full contact address, including telephone and fax number.

l remain yours sister in Christ.


Madam N'Goran Solange










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