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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: "solomon adjei" <soladjei@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:55:35 -0500
Subject: CAN YOU HELP?

Dear ,


The situation i am presently facing has prompted me to contact you
regarding this urgent request of mine. Actually, I am master Solomon Adjei
the only son of my late parents Mr. and Mrs. Adjei

My father was a highly reputable business tycoon-(in the sales of
Precious metals( Gold and Diamond) who operated in the capital city of
accra,Ghana during his days.

It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously, as he was piosoned
during one of his business trips early last year. Though his sudden
death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle
of his who went along with him at that time.

My mother died when I was just 4 years old, and since then my father
took me so special. Prior to the time of his death he told me that he
left some funds and gold in one of the leading finance/security
company in accra,Ghana.

He further told me that he deposited the money in a consignment(box),
registered with the security company as african artifacts, so the
security company is not aware of the contents of the consignment. He did
this for the safety of the money and gold.

I am just 17 years old and a high school undergraduate and really
don't know what to do. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs
as a result of incessant family problem as i am the next target for
them. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I am in a
sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your
suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can you honestly help me as a guardian?
2. What proof can you give that i can i completely trust you?
3. What can i offer you from the total amount in the consignment as a
percentage for your assistance in retrieving this consignment from the
security company?

Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible on this email-
soladjei@yahoo.com

Thank you so much.

sincere regards,

Solomon Adjei

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