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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: "Bianca Alhassas" <bianhassas75@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: biancaalhassas@excite.com
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 04:43:47 +0200
Subject: HIGHLY URGENT !!!

From: Mrs. Bianca Alhassas
Cotonou, Benin Republic,
West Africa.
Email:
biancaalhassas@excite.com
26th  November 2006.
 
Dear Sir,
 
 I am Mrs. Bianca Alhassas the wife of Late Khadim  Alhassas, former minister of defence and chief of army staff of the republic  of Sierra Leone in the defunct Government of Bernado Viera. My husband died during the recent coup d'etat, which deposed the former head of state. In the wake of the incidence, I fled together with my family to Benin Republic and took refuge to avoid further oppression from the incumbent government who have seized all my family's properties and seized all accounts belonging to the allies of the deposed president.
 
 Due to this unfortunate situation, I am desperately searching for a reliable and honest partner in your person to assist me in receiving as quickly as possible, the sum of Twelve Million United States Dollars only (US$12,000,000.00) which is the only money that is still safe and intact deposited by my late husband in my personal name in a Finance Firm in Benin Republic on my behalf.
 
 I am therefore passionately requesting your kind assistance to receive this Fund in your country, for safety. I have solidified every arrangement to prepare Legal Documents at the High court of Justice / Finance Firm where the fund is presently deposited, making you the trustee and beneficiary of this fund for a hitch free withdrawal.   If I will get your positive response to this urgent plea my good friend. As we meet in due course, we shall be discussing further on other important issues regarding mutual business relationship and possibility of securing a resident-permit for me and my two kids in your country.
 
 I am not comfortable and do not feel safe staying here in  Benin Republic  due to security reasons as my life is at risk. I must confess that I repose much hope and trust in you assisting   me out of this ugly crises.
 
 I am equally willing my good friend to compensate your kind efforts and co-operation in assisting me and my  two kids  with  Seven Hundred Thousand United States Dollars  (US$700,000.00) only, if you can offer me this help. Please be informed that I am contacting you based on trust. 

 Do not disappoint me, your security and reputation is highly guaranteed; absolute confidentiality should also be adhered to. Please! Please! I pray your urgent assistance. Contact me immediately if you are willing to offer me this help, also send to me your full name and address, private phone and fax number so that we can proceed immediately with the change of Legal documents that covers this transaction. This transaction would be covered by the High Court of Justice Of Benin Republic for your assurance and Utmost guarantee.
 
The United States of America High commission in Benin Republic is aware of this development. This is Legal and Hitch free.
Waiting to hear from you.
 
Your's Sincerely,
Mrs. Bianca Alhassas


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