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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: "joan hendris" <joan19001@latinmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 14:03:30 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Mutual relationship with you !!


My Dear
I presume that we have not met neither have we communicated before, firstly, my name is Mrs, Joan Hendris, I live in this Address:Avenue 5 lot 175 Cocody Quaters Abidjan, Coted'Ivoire West Africa. I am sending you this e-mail with
all humility and every seriousness of heart..
Precise, I want to tell you that I really want to been relationship with you.Though
we've not met before now but it take one thing for two to be together in unity and peaceful life, which I will like to confide in you and also visit you as soon as possible.
I will be 25years old by December 17. I weigh 58kg. I am a widow, I lost my husband recently, and I have an inheritance from my late husband. I am teacher by profession and my husband is an Exporter and Importer in my country my late husband deposited the sum $7.5 million us dollar with the BIAO BANK OF COTE D'IVOIRE.
Before his death he told me that I should looking for a trustworlthy man that will help me to transfer the money to his country for investment, I will like you to help me to transfer this money in your account for investment.
Then I will prepare to come over to your country we can live as family there.
My type of ideal man must be the honest type, caring, loving and forgiving as a devoted Christian. I do hate deceit and cheating in all its ramifications.I do not like a man that goes after everything in skirt. I detest alcoholics
For my hobbies: I love listening to good music, reading of newspapers and magazines,good novels, watching adventurous films, swimming, table tennis
and indoor games. I love going to holidays.
Age: Our difference in age means nothing to me as long as you love and remain faithful to me. This is my WORD.
Language: I can speak and write the English, French and my native tongues fluently. Education: I am a graduate of Economics in the University of Dakar.
I was born and bred as Methodist. I was baptized so many years and I am a confirmed member. I take my holy communion also. I am a full fledged member
of the church founded by Wesley brothers the great singers.
I will like to know more about you. I need to know more about your love life and Your hobbies?
Feel free to ask any question that agitates your mind because I want us to build a solid relationship..
N/B
For avoidance of doubt, i make bold to say that i will be responsible for any financial commitment in the course of the transfer of this funds to you.

With all my heart,
Remain blessed.
Joan Hendris



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