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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: "naomikabi" <naomikabi@terra.com.mx>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:21:21 -0600
Subject: I NEED YOUR ASSISTANT.



From Miss Naomi kabi.
Deaf Polytechenic.
Federal Republic of Cote de
iviore
WEST AFRICA,
Dearest
I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.kabi. My father
was a
highly reputable business magnet who operated in the capital of cote de
ivoire during
his days.I'm a deaf girl.
It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one
of his business trips abroad year 12th.Febuary 2004.Though his sudden
death
was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of
his
who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!My mother
died when I was just 6 years old,and since then my father took me so
special.
Before his death on Febuary 12 2004 he called the secretary who
accompanied
him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of fifteen
million,seven
hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$15.700,000) left in fixed
account in one of the leading banks in Africa.He further told him
deposit
that he deposited the money with my name,and finally issued a written
instruction to his lawyer who he said is in possession
of all the necessary but legal documents to this fund and the bank.I am
just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know
what to do now. I need an account oversea were I can transfer this
funds and after the transaction i will come and live with you as a
lover and
i am
ready to do anything of your choice.This is because I have suffered a
lot
of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in
cote de ivoire.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my
life and i wished to
invested under
your care please.I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistant.in
this regards.
Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.Now permit me to
ask this few questions:-
{1} Can you honestly help me .
{2} Can I completely trust ? .
{3}What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you
after the money is in your account while i finalies my education?
Please,
Consider this a nd get back to me as soon as possible.Immedaitely
I confirmed you willingness then i will send to you my Picture .
Your sincere regards,
Miss Naomi Kabi Pls do get back to me in this my private email=
naomikabi200@yahoo.ca



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