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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: frank kolonga <frank1980kolo@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 20:57:42 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: HI


Hello dear,

I am Mrs.Frank Kolo, from Sierra leone. I am married to Mr.kolo Richmond
who worked with Serra leon embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before
he died in the year 2005. We were married for 38 years with a daughter named
linda she is 19 years old.And my hushand died after a brief illness that

lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian,Since
his death I decided not to remarry outside my matrimonial home which the
Bible is against.
When my late husband was alive he lodged the sum of $ 8.Million to the conditioned
suspence account of security company in Abidjan Ivory Coast with the name

of our only daughter linda as the next of Kin.Recently, my Doctor told me that
I would not last for the next Eight months due to cancer problem.Having
known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a church that will utilize
this money the way I am going to instruct herein.
This is why I am taking this decision. I am not afraid of death hence I

know where we are going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the
Lord.Exodus 14 VS 14 says that "the lord will fight my case and I shall
hold my peace". I don't need any telephone communication in this regard
because of my health hence the presence of my husband's relatives around
me always. I don't want them to know about this development.With God all

things are possible or if you dont mind we can sent to you telephone number
ware we are now.
As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the security
company here in Abidjan Ivory Coast I will also issue you an authority letter
that will prove you the present beneficiary of this consignment and you
will be responsible for the transfer expenses till the consignment is confirmed
to your country.I want you to always pray for me because the lord is my

shephard.My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever
that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life,and please assure us that
you will act accordingly as I Stated herein.Hoping to receive your reply.

Remain blessed in the Lord.
Sincerely in Christ,
Mrs frank kolo and daughter


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