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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: "MISS ANITA and BROTHER ROLAND" <tinaray2005@yahoo.co.uk> (may be fake)
Reply-To: anitahb2010@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:48:48 +0200
Subject: WE REALLY NEED YOUR WHOLEHEARTHED HELP


GOOD DAY FRIEND,
I hope this mail will meets you in good health and spirit,
I am, Mrs. Anita Sulemane , a sierra Leonia. Presently,
I live as a refugee in republic of Dakar Senegal with
my younger Brother Rolland, I am a victim of war and
a duagther of late Chief Dr.Sulemane Habib, The
assassinated former assistant director of Sierra Leone
gold and Diamond Mining Corporation.

My father was killed with other government officials
during official Hours when the rebel troops stormed
and raided the mining corporation Office at the heat
of the crisis in my country. A few weeks later, the
Rebels also invaded our residential building in which
my mother and two Of our security men were killed in
the compound while I was out for a Special research
program and my younger brother was in school.

I had a singular shock and trauma, which compelled us
to flee from the Country to republic of Dakar senegal
by the help of an army colonel, who is a Close friend
of my late father, I have first degree in marketing
and I would have further my education if not for the
death of my parents. I have never worked to earn my
living since my late parents had enough Wealth for us.

I am contacting you now because of the present
difficulty we are facing. Unfortunately my father's two
accounts in West Africa have recently been frozen,
however this did not affect the 15.8 Million US
Dollars which he deposited with a prime Bank here in
dakar senegal.

For now, I am having every information and document
needed for the Collection of the deposit with the
Finance company and I want you to Act as the
beneficiary of the deposit for easy and smooth
collection to your account abroad, for investment
purposes.

You will no doubt be adequately compensated with as
well as a Percentage of the profit from investment of
the fund. Also you will see to it that me and my brother
come over to your country at the earliest possible
time.

I am making this request to you with tears in my eyes
and i feel that God almighty will touch you with his
spirit to listen to my cry for Help and answer me
without delay.

Since our breadwinner is no more and this is the only
hope for life. Your positive response will give me the
greatest joy and relief. God Bless you for your kind assistance we have agreed to
offer you 35% of the total sum.And for security purpose. I will also like you to send me a copy of this leter when replying to this box.
Seriously waiting for your urgent reply,

Best regard.

Mrs ANITA.& BROTHER ROLAND

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