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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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Fraud email example:

From: "joan hendris" <joan-angel-lady71@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: joan_hendris@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:21:25 +0000
Subject: mutual relationship with you !

Hello My Dear,
I must apologize for bergging this message into your mailbox without a
formal introduction of myself to you, my name is Mrs., Joan Hendris, I live
in this Address: Avenue 5 plot 175 Cocody Quarters Abidjan, Coted'Ivoire in
West Africa. I am sending you this e-mail with all humility and every
seriousness of heart..
Precise, I want to tell you that I really want to be in relationship with
you. Though we really haven't met before now but it take one thing for two
to be together in unity and peaceful life, which I will like to confide in
you and also visit you as soon as possible.
I will be 25 years old by December 17. I weigh 58kg. I am a widow, I lost my
husband recently, and I have an inheritance from my late husband. I am a
teacher by profession and my husband is an Exporter and Importer in my
country. My late husband deposited the sum $7.5 million us dollar with the
BIAO OF COTE D IVOIRE. On his sick bed before his death he told me I should
look for a trustworthy man that will help me to transfer this money to his
country for investment.
This is the reason why I’m contacting you, as I will like you to help me to
transfer this money into your account for investment.
Then I will prepare to come over to your country for the plan of the areas
of investments, and i wish to live with you as family over there.
My type of ideal man must be the honest type, caring, loving and forgiving
as a devoted Christian. I do hate deceit and cheating in all its
ramifications. I do not like a man that goes after everything in skirt. I
detest alcoholics.
For my hobbies: I love listening to good music, reading of newspapers and
magazines, good novels, watching adventurous films, swimming, table tennis
and indoor games. I love going to holidays.
Age: Our difference in age means nothing to me as long as you love and
remain faithful to me. This is my WORD.
Language: I can speak and write English, French and my native tongues
fluently. Education: I am a graduate of Economics in the University of
Dakar.
I was born and bred as Methodist. I was baptized so many years ago, and I am
a confirmed member. I take my holy communion also. I am a full fledged
member of the church founded by Wesley brothers the great singers.
I will like to know more about you. I need to know more about your love
life and Your hobbies?
Feel free to ask any question that agitates your mind because I want us to
build a solid relationship, and please do send me your personal details
including your mobile's number for easy communication.
With all my heart,
Remain blessed.
Joan hendris

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