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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: farms eme <f_eme9@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:32:14 +0100 (BST)
Subject: thanks and hope to hear from you


Dear Friend,

How is your health today, coupled with your work and family?. Hope fine.
Thank you very much, for your high sense of maturity, intelligence, experience and understanding displayed in your message, although you used the language of total doubts and uncertainty , your approach and your friendly manner gave me the impression to reply you immediately.

I am not annoyed or provoked about your comments because you have a reason for that, Considering the high rate of injustice of man to man, Insincerity, victimization ,Indiscipline, Violent Crimes, Political Snuggery, Oppression, scams, Fear, Insecurity, Corruption ,fraudulent activities e.t.c going around the whole world now, One may think as you are thinking.

In many lives today, time, money, opportunities, talents, energy, blessings, properties and spiritual power are being wasted because many are living a life without a divine purpose. Many are becoming effective in doing the wrong things, while many are living on assumption and many are gambling with their divine destiny.

You may not know what I am passing through here. I have had a lot of bad experiences in life. Benin is terrible but some people especially since after my late fathers death.


However, I am very happy about your response. If this endeavour does not require a foreigner, I don't think I need a second Party. I can single handily do it alone. I know that you might be wondering why I have decided to trust you with this huge sum but the truth is that I needed a foreign account where this money can be transfer for me to travel to the place and have a new living. I know also that you will be amazed at the level of trust that I am willing to place in a person that I have never seen nor spoken .

So, I need an open co-operation in a climate of trust. I always believe that everyone and every single creature of this world would be responsible of his or her deeds before almighty GOD whether they are from the same ,Country or not. So, if you sit on my money at the end of the transaction, Almighty God will not be happy with you .I hope that you are proud of the trust that I have in you.

However, as soon as the fund is confirmed into your account, I shall come over to your country for investment because I shall like to invest the money in your country in which I shall require your assistance in the investment project. So, help US God and Keep US steadfast in the due observance of this observance.

Now, I am assuring you that this endeavour is 100% safe as long as you will maintain the absolute confidentiality

It is my wish to establish a long lasting relationship with you and your family. Extend my regards to your dear family.

Thanking you for your sincere spirit of partnership which you have exhibited. I prefer you call me my first name Eme. Please give me your telephone number and your convenient time to call you for a chat in-order for us to get acquainted with each other. I do not want to embarrass you in any way please.

Have a nice day.
very best regards
Eme Farms .


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