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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: "Kenneth Prosper Jr." <kenn_prosperjr@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:43:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks For Your Mail; From Kenneth Prosper Jr.


Dear Sir,

Thanks for your devoted willingness and readiness to assist me in securing my funds which was deposited by my late father in a Security Company here in Republic of Benin. Since the death of my father, life has not been easy for me as I have been living in a subhuman condition. Right now, I am confined in a Refugee Camp here in Cotonou, Republic of Benin for my dear life. I want you to know that this is real and not spam, I contacted you so that you can help me to claim my funds on my behalf as I am not in a position to claim this funds myself because of my condition in the Refugee Camp.

Meanwhile, I have forwarded the contact of my Attorney who has been assisting me since I came into this Country to you. Find below his full informations;

Name: Barrister Onuigbo Kingsley Okezie Esq.

Direct number: +229 954 04 819.

Email address: okochambers2000@yahoo.fr

However, I will want you to go ahead and contact him immediately so that he will help you to apply for a Change of Ownership at the High Court of Justice in your name to enable you to make easy claim of the funds on my behalf since you and I know very well that the funds was not originally deposited in your name.

Furthermore, I want you to know that I have mapped out 15% of the total sum for your noble compensation for assisting me in getting my funds transferred into your account for future investment on my behalf, while 5% will be for any expenses you might incure during the process of helping me, such as; Tel. calls, Traveling expenses, e.t.c.

Please note that this transaction and the help you want to render to me is risk free and as soon as the transaction is concluded and the funds is under your custody, I shall join you in your Country. I want you to please cooperate with my Attorney. You can reach me on my number: +229 932 06 053 if you have any information you will wish to know about this funds.

Awaiting your urgent response.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Kenneth Prosper Jr.

Is this a spam or is this the real thing. I need to know for sure, I don't want to get scammed again. What do I need to do
VICTIM-FULLNAME





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