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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: kabire elvire <kaelvire10@yahoo.fr>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:00:48 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Good morning .


Good morning ,

I thank you for your response to my mail, you have revived in me a new gleam of hope considering the state in which I am with my son. my health deteriorate, I would wish that the transfer be made quickly and being assure that my son is in good hands.
As I have told you I would wish that you promise to me that you would take care of
my son like your own son and after the transfer, you will help my son to travel in order to join you in your country.As for me I am dying and the knowledge that my son would be in good hands would reassure me.

Being gives that one cannot activate another account directly and my husband is always the holder therefore, Mister we will need the services of a lawyer. In any thing, all must be base initially on confidence and I think that thus, we will be able to avoid any obstacle which can jeopardise the transaction. The etablissement (the bank) collaborate with a diplomatic company for the safety of the place charge of the placement and transfer of funds of the foreigners in the event of death.

Considering the delicacy of this business, I have approach the lawyer of this company and I have explained to him the situation all while significant to him that you are a relative of the deceased and you would wish to be in possession of the funds. The lawyer has confirmed to me that it could regulate the situation but before starting any thing we will pay him his fees and expenses with which the transfer will be able to start.
He said that he will declare you as the legale"parent of the dead owners" and beneficiary of the funds.


Dear Sir, if this will not disturb you hereare the address of the lawyer: maitre.ouattaramahama@diplomats.com telephone:00225 05 17 98 32
and considering the delicacy of the business, I cannot contact him for it is only you that can contact him. Tell him that you are my partner and relative of the deceased, they will explain the procedures to you on what to do.
I await your urgent reply.



Kabie.



I apologize for the late reply.
Last year I received an email about an inheritance in Cote d'Ivoire. Even though I paid almost £2500 ($5000) in fees to Barrister Eze, I have not yet received the money.
I don't want to get burnt again.
Can I really trust you?
VICTIM-FULLNAME
Harrow, London





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